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Garden oasis set to stimulate health
An outdoor children’s therapeutic space at Colac Area Health will provide sensory stimulation and create opportunities for expression and creativity.
Colac could fly rainbow flag
Colac Otway Shire Council could join its neighbours in flying a rainbow flag to recognise IDAHOBIT and support the shire’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Protecting fruit trees during warm months
With more hot weather on the way, it’s time to think about protecting fruit trees from heat stress.
Councillors back tourist pod plan
A tourism development near the coast at Johanna has received the green light, despite concerns about its potential impact on the iconic coastal landscape.
Sports supports from grant cash
Colac and district sporting groups can kick off the 2023 sporting season with funding now available for uniforms, equipment, training and club development.
Unexpected route to paradise
Landing unexpectedly in the Otways has worked in the favour of conservation power couple Georgie Custance and Olly Kerr.
Golf club’s green connection
The Apollo Bay Golf Club is set to welcome a $450,000 recycled water pipeline to irrigate the course, which will help the coastal town save 10 million litres of drinking water annually.