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Letters to the editor
The plight of refugees, and the character of Vladimir Putin feature in today's letters.
Sculpture celebrates heritage
A Colac artist’s historical, artistic, and innovative masterpiece is starring in the Lorne Sculpture Biennale.
Wannon candidates challenged
A local environmental activism group has organised a public forum for political candidates to present their policies on climate change, after the release of a recent climate report.
Council puts land back on the market
Council-owned land near Lake Colac is back on the market.
Police investigate theft of four-wheel drives
Two four-wheel drives have been stolen overnight in Colac, with investigators appealing for public assistance.
Principal bids farewell to Bay
Outgoing Apollo Bay P-12 College principal and community volunteer Tiffany Holt has farewelled the school after almost nine years at the helm, praising the college and the wider Bay community.
Extension of RAT program
Concession card holders will be able to access free rapid antigen tests for longer, after the Federal Government extended its program.
A vital role for health service
Supporting community members in need and assisting a busy health service are just some of the many benefits of being a volunteer at Colac Area Health.
Driver fined over offal spill
A truck driver who spilled his load of lamb guts and offcuts at a Colac East roundabout has received a $1000 fine but escaped a criminal conviction.
First reservoir spill of the year
West Barwon Reservoir near Forrest has spilled for the first time this year, and water authorities are urging visitors to take care.
Crime down: data shows shire offences down to an eight-year low
Colac Otway’s crime rate has dropped to its lowest in eight years, new data shows.
Strong competition for cattle at market
Yarding sizes were smaller, but prices were stronger at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly cattle sale.
Clearing sales return after two-year break
Colac and district’s auctioneers are looking forward to farm clearing sale excitement after a two-year hiatus.
Shire celebrates dedicated citizens
A quiet achiever and dedicated volunteer is Colac Otway Shire’s Citizen of the Year.
Refugee talk draws crowd
Event organisers and a civic leader were overwhelmed by the turnout at a Colac community event in support of refugees and asylum seekers.
Students get bug for testing tasks
Colac Secondary College students have had a chance to monitor and learn more about Lake Colac’s microbiology.
