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  • Letters to the editor

    Council carbon emissions, free soil testing for gardeners, and concerns about state government decisions feature in today’s letters.

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  • Petrol station evacuated due to gas leak

    A gas leak has forced the closure of the Princes Highway at Colac’s eastern entrance and the evacuation of a petrol station.

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  • Cliffy inspires Pat’s missions

    Long-distance runner Pat Farmer has reflected on the “unique relationship” he had with Cliff Young on the 40th anniversary of Cliffy’s history-making Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon victory.

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  • Quality funds raised

    Colac’s Camp Quality convoy crew have given their thumbs up after raising a total of $8291 from its major fundraising indoor market at the Colac Bowling Club by the lake on Sunday.

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  • State Government backs stance on GORCAPA

    The State Government is backing GORCAPA’s current structure to meet the demands of communities like Apollo Bay along the coast.

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  • Inflation impacts council

    Colac Otway Shire councillors have endorsed an easier-to-read draft budget that features a 3.5 per cent rate rise and a $2.19-million deficit.

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  • Brain injury leads to dismissal of case

    A 47-year-old man who breached an intervention order in 2019 has avoided sentencing due to his challenging personal circumstances.

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  • Opposition leader to meet with Bay locals

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says key Apollo Bay stakeholders will meet with the Victorian opposition leader next week to discuss concerns about GORCAPA’s management of community assets along the coast.

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