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REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Stunningly executed, this impeccable home at 35 Campiglis Road, Kawarren, is in the heart of the Otways, just three minutes from Gellibrand.
District pokies loss rises to $10 million
Colac and district gamblers are spending more time on poker machines since the end of COVID restrictions, with players losing more than $10 million across the region’s venues in the past year.
Ban, but no conviction
A man who has been banned from all liquor licenced venues in Colac for smashing glass at a licenced venue has avoided a conviction.
Revellers gear up for Hoot ‘n’ Nanny return
The long-awaited Titpullers Hoot ‘n’ Nanny returns for a sold-out event to the Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve this Saturday, after organisers cancelled past events due to COVID uncertainty.
Families want new playground
Birregurra families are calling for Colac Otway Shire Council to consider their local playground for upgrades, to help improve accessibility for younger children.
Leaders converge on Colac
Colac Otway Shire hosted the G21 alliance’s first board meeting for the year yesterday, where leaders from across the region gathered to discuss topics including transport and housing.
Push to fix iconic sculpture
Apollo Bay locals say iconic artwork at the harbour precinct is in urgent need of attention to ensure it remains a symbol of the coastal community’s strong ties with the Maldives.
Polwarth MP demands answers over closure
Colac-based Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called on the Victorian Health Minister to visit Geelong and explain the permanent closure of Epworth Hospital’s maternity ward.