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Council to vote on $5.2-million sport ground upgrade
Colac Otway Shire councillors will tonight vote on whether they will support a $5.2-million redevelopment of the Elliminyt Recreation Reserve.
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Construction to start on $4.9M roundabout
Work has begun on a new roundabout at a notorious intersection at Birregurra, but Victoria’s Roads Minister anticipates completion will be in the latter half of 2019.
Colac sawmill continues national expansion
Colac-based AKD Softwoods has finalised the purchase of Carter Holt Harvey’s New South Wales sawmilling business.
Co-workers ready to help
Colac Area Health is showing leadership supporting employees and volunteers affected by family violence, with a program educating staff to help at-risk co-workers.
Moustache challenge for Colac paint trader
Colac’s Dale Goodacre is calling on Colac district residents to join his Movember team to raise money and awareness for men’s health.
Region’s fire danger like Ash Wednesday
Colac’s Country Fire Authority headquarters is urging residents to prepare early for summer with predicted conditions comparable to those of the Ash Wednesday bushfires.
Council set to tackle lack of public toilets
Colac Otway Shire Council will respond to ongoing concerns from residents and visitors about the shire’s public amenities with a strategy to tackle the inadequacy of toilets.
Government cash makes dream come true
Skenes Creek Advancement Association secretary Tim Cobb says a $5-million Federal Government injection for a trail connecting Wild Dog Creek to Skenes Creek will boost the region’s economy.
Colac misses out on another AFL pre-season match
Colac’s Central Reserve has missed out on hosting a second AFL pre-season match despite the success of this year’s event.
New growth plan to guide Colac development
The Colac community can learn what the city might look like in 30 years time, with a draft Colac 2050 growth plan going on public display.
