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  • Trusty potato bag saved Neville’s life

    Neville Bennett’s fellow firefighters were fearing the worst 40 years ago when they saw him go up in smoke after the Ash Wednesday fires, but he was protected by his gear and a spud bag.

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  • Fundraiser offering family fun

    Colac and district truckies and motorcyclists will take to the highway on Sunday for a convoy raising money for Camp Quality.

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  • Happy ending after raffle scam

    Colac’s Amelia Conway has received a new car after the Nissan Patrol she won in a raffle was repossessed because it was still under finance.

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  • Seafood lovers flock to the coast

    Apollo Bay Seafood Festival officials say foodies have wiped the plate clean of accommodation ahead of what is shaping up as the biggest instalment of the event’s history this weekend.

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  • Council to be vigilant on coastal upgrades

    Colac Otway mayor Cr Chris Potter has assured the community that the council will continue to advocate their views on coastal projects, following the cancellation of a walking trail.

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  • Grass blaze quickly contained

    Emergency crews have attended a grass fire between Beeac and Cressy.

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  • Letter to the editor

    Discussion of Colac Otway’s Environmental Strategy and the Climate Change Action Plan.

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  • New-look playground for Beeac’s town park

    Colac Otway Shire Council has started works at Beeac for a fresh playground, sporting and park upgrade with “nature play” for children.

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