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Big effort leads to Avalon
Colac’s Camp Quality fundraising committee has been hard at work throughout 2022 raising money to support children with cancer.
Funding helps hall to thrive
Community groups at Barwon Downs and Lake Bookaar near Camperdown are among 43 communities across the country to receive maintenance funding.
New Colac school campus to help vulnerable youths
After six years of dedicated work, a Colac school for young vulnerable, marginalised and disengaged people is moving into a new campus, ensuring its students continue to be valued and included.
Bank demanding pensioner’s cash
A pensioner who had thousands of dollars stolen from his bank account and credit card has been asked by his bank to urgently pay back part of the stolen money.
Imitation firearms arrest
Colac detectives have arrested and charged a man who was in possession of eight imitation firearms.
Letter to the editor
This February is REDFEB, heart awareness month. In addition to encouraging people to wear red and donate, Heart Research Australia is raising awareness about the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of women with heart disease.
New councillor makes history
Colac Otway Shire’s newest councillor, Tosh-Jake Finnigan, has marked state history in being the first openly transgender councillor, much to their surprise.
Rooftop bar plan and parking cut for Bay pub
The Apollo Bay Hotel could get bigger, with the owners seeking planning approval for a rooftop bar and permanent beer garden, plus a reduction in car parking.