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  • Time to fix effluent ponds

    South-west Victorian farmers should put dairy effluent ponds on their maintenance to-do list before winter sets in, EPA Victoria says.

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  • From safaris to sustainability

    The Heytesbury region’s new landcare co-ordinator Michelle Leech is drawing on her passion for the environment and sustainability in her new role.

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  • Stay on top of the new road rules

    New road rules cracking down on mobile phone and smart watch use have come into effect in Victoria.

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  • Tigers named top team of 2022

    Colac Sportsmen’s Club officials say it was an easy decision to award Colac’s premiership drought-breaking netballers as the top team of 2023.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    With sublime character, this 1900s Federation four-bedroom residence is simply stunning.

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  • Big month of arts events kicks off for region

    The Colac Otway Arts Trail kicks off this week with art-themed events, activities and shows on offer throughout the district during the month of April.

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  • Lake Colac water level continues to recede

    Lake Colac’s water levels have dropped 40 centimetres since their peak in November, with a water authority expecting this trend to continue until late April.

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  • Driver flees from police after crash

    A 22-year-old man must be on good behaviour for the next 12 months after he flipped his car and ran away from police.

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