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Council to meet online today
Colac Otway Shire councillors will discuss the council’s annual performance at an unscheduled meeting today, with the opening of the Memorial Square public toilets noted as a highlight.
Mick’s circular economy hope
Apollo Bay resident Mick Fischer thinks the community should be looking at more ways to recover, reuse and recycle.
Fine for illegal tree cutting
A Colac district man has been slapped with a $1000 fine for cutting down a tree in the Otways.
Councillor resigns ahead of election
Tosh-Jake Finnigan has resigned from their position as a Colac Otway Shire councillor this morning to allow them “to speak freely about council issues while campaigning for re-election”.
Bay restaurant seeks approval for expansion
An Apollo Bay restaurant is hoping to get planning approval to expand its business and reduce its liquor licence hours.
Painter inspired by show’s art
With a rich history of being inspired by the Birregurra Art Show, Gellibrand district artist Alda Palejs Hubbard hopes it can continue going from strength to strength this year.
Agriculture Victoria confirms profit decrease for dairy farms
Agriculture Victoria has clarified that figures in the Victoria Dairy Farm Monitor indicated a decrease in profits from the previous year, and shared information about the support available to farmers.
Funding support ‘well overdue’
Nourish to Flourish founders and directors Jayne Peacock and Michelle Carson say the State Government’s funding support for treating eating disorders is welcome but “well overdue”.