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Former mayor says monitor sad but ‘not overly surprising’
Former Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram says the appointment of a municipal monitor to the council is sad but “not overly surprising”.
‘Food freedom’ is the ultimate achievement
“Food freedom, that’s what we strive for, absolute food freedom.”
Grant recipients celebrate
Colac Otway Shire Council celebrated its community grants recipients in a celebratory event this week.
Agents say demand still strong
Despite a slight drop in the market for regional home prices, demand remains strong in Colac for good value first homes.
Trekkers reflect on challenge
Seventeen trekkers including school students, teachers and AKD staff have returned home after completing Papua New Guinea’s iconic Kokoda trail.
Hart Street Care centre objectors to speak
Traffic, noise and parking are among the chief concerns of objectors to a proposed $1.2-million childcare centre at Elliminyt.
William Guilfoyle garden tour dreams
Hopes for a Western District garden tour of locations inspired by landscaper William Guilfoyle have been reignited following updated plans for the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Call for local feedback on coast parking fees
Apollo Bay’s Football Netball Club president Mick Wright is encouraging coastal community members to submit feedback about a visitor parking fee change that could potentially impact out-of-town lifesavers serving the community over summer.