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Lack of summer rain across dry landscape
With summer over, farmers across the Colac Otway Shire are preparing for the potential of another dry season.
Another delay for sporting precinct
The expected completion date of the Cape Otway Road Australia project at Modewarre, east of Colac, has been delayed again.
Probationary driver fined for offences
A 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to three traffic-related charges at the Colac Magistrates Court.
Demand is high for local smoker help
New research released from the Australian National University has reported that the scale of harm caused by smoking is “higher than previously thought”.
Potential lifeline for district
The proposal of a “world-first” reform to provide basic universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia could positively impact the Colac district on days of an emergency.
CFA’s planned burns reduce bushfire risk
The CFA’s south-west planned burn team has had a successful season protecting properties and community assets.
Technology leads to rise in car thefts
Victoria Police has issued a warning to Colac and district vehicle owners, as intelligence reveals key programming devices are behind a surge in car thefts across the state.
State-of-the-art Apostles plan
New details for the multi-million-dollar Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment have emerged showing retail, dining and exhibition spaces as well as a breathtaking rooftop observation deck.