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Dyson considering fourth tilt
Wannon independent candidate Alex Dyson is considering the possibility of contesting the seat for a fourth time.
Campfire court appearance
A woman who lit a campfire at an Otways campground during a Total Fire Ban will likely avoid a criminal conviction.
Special thanks for region’s specialists
Colac Area Health has celebrated its midwives this International Day of the Midwife with a special afternoon tea for families who have welcomed babies in the past 12 months.
Drought prompts rates deferral
“It’s not a gift or a hand-out – it’s just a bit of a slow-down, a pause to help get through to an easier time.”
A Colac Otway Shire councillor is encouraging farmers impacted by the green drought to make contact about deferring their rates payments.
Teen almost twice the limit
Colac Highway Patrol members say it was “just stupid behaviour” that saw a 19-year-old Ballarat man drive at almost twice the speed limit on the Princes Highway.
Marmalade maker’s reputation is spreading
Elliminyt’s Heather Cardinal never expected her journey in the world of marmalade to grow as big as it has.
Burn-off warning as restrictions end
Local emergency services have issued a warning about burning off outside of the Fire Danger Period, now that Colac Otway’s restrictions have eased.
Fourth childcare site proposed
Another childcare centre is being advertised for lease in Colac, helping to address the childcare shortage, but Colac Otway Shire Council has not received a planning application for the centre.