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Teen dies in Lorne Christmas tragedy
A teenager has died after a surfing incident at Lorne.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Sitting on the high side of Elliminyt’s Wyuna Drive, this beautiful home will impress in every way.
Wastewater flows to river
Barwon Water will continue releasing treated Class C recycled water to the Barwon River at Birregurra and Winchelsea after heavy winter and spring rain.
Countback in January
Colac Otway Shire Council will wait another month to find out who will become its seventh councillor, after Joe McCracken’s election win in the upper house of State Parliament left a vacant seat.
Tiny houses could appear on Surf Coast
A two-year trial of “tiny houses” on private land could help tackle housing shortages on the Surf Coast.
Fire helicopter on call to fight Otways fires
A water-bombing helicopter is back in Colac to help forest fire crews and volunteer firefighters tackle the flames this summer.
Tourism grows across region
Tourist numbers in the Great Ocean Road region have surged a quarter in the past year and spending is up by almost a third.