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  • Proud moment for Colac elephant keeper

    Former Colac district resident Erin Gardiner has her hands full and plenty to celebrate, after welcoming Melbourne Zoo’s first naturally conceived elephant calf.

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  • Two men face cannabis charges after Colac raid

    Detectives have uncovered more than $30,000 worth of cannabis plants during a morning drug raid at a Colac home.

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  • Seismic testing company under investigation

    The company planning to seismic test an area of the Otway Basin that’s bigger than Tasmania is now under investigation.

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  • Barongarook creek’s bad berley

    A collection of fish guts, shark heads and other miscellaneous offal has been dumped in a Colac district creek.

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  • Push for big changes to Apollo Bay vision

    Children’s play areas, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and accessibility for the Bay’s volunteers are all at the forefront of the community’s concerns for a coastal infrastructure plan.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Reflecting on the nature of politics, and shocking stats about drownings.

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  • Colac’s Christmas tree to bring community joy

    Colac’s giant Christmas tree will go up this week, with Colac Otway Shire Council turning on its lights this Friday at 6.30pm.

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  • Plan feedback for council

    Apollo Bay, Skenes Creek and Marengo residents will have their say on a community infrastructure plan at tomorrow’s Colac Otway Shire Council submissions hearing.

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