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Woman convicted for drunken scene at campground
A woman who threw glass bottles around an Otways campsite while yelling at her partner must complete 75 hours of community work.
TAX UNDER FIRE: Volunteer brigades switching offline to protest levy
Multiple volunteer fire brigades across Colac and district have marked themselves as offline to protest a new levy increase that will see farmers’ bills skyrocket. But CFA officials and volunteers have given assurances that community safety is still protected.
Work begins on playground
Birregurra families can look forward to an exciting new playspace with upgrade works set to commence at the park tomorrow.
Carp is killing plants, bugs
There could be 700 tonnes of carp in Lake Colac, an expert says.
Volunteers heading to Parliament protest
Colac district volunteers are turning out to protests in Melbourne and Camperdown tomorrow, but one of the state’s oldest tankers must remain behind.
Investigations into suspicious blazes is ongoing
Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding three suspicious fires in the Otways.
Reserve hope for state budget
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is hoping to see dedicated road funding, support for a Colac bike park, and local recreation reserve upgrades in tomorrow’s state budget.
Hopes for milk price increase
Local dairy farmers are hoping for a significant increase in opening milk prices for the upcoming season to compensate for the dry conditions continuing to test the district.
