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News in brief
The latest news in brief including a Go Fund Me update, news from the Colac Magistrates” Court and extra green-waste pick ups in Corangamite Shire.
Protect the Hooded Plovers
Locals and visitors are urged to follow precautions to help ensure the survival of Hooded Plovers nesting at a new site at Lorne.
Plans to upgrade water pressure at hospital
Insufficient water pressure for maintaining manual firefighting equipment is the reason behind a planning application for a water tank and water pump by Colac Area Health.
Colac district supports Timor-Leste
A recent trip to Timor-Leste for Swan Marsh’s Ann-Maree Convery and Coragulac’s Lucy Darcy was filled with education, support and enjoyment.
News in Brief
Groups welcome withdrawal of seismic blasting proposal Environmental, political and community groups have welcomed a decision by oil and gas exploration companies to withdraw seismic blasting plans for the Otway basin. TGS’s latest seismic blasting proposal covered 31,500 square kilometres, about half the size of Tasmania, which opponents argued would threaten biologically important areas for […]
Petition supports camping at Meredith Park
A community petition campaigning for Meredith Park to remain open with free or low-cost camping has garnered more than 500 signatures.
Call for turbine fire-safety audit
Member for Polwarth Richard Riordan is calling on the State Government to complete a fire safety audit of wind turbines across the state and report back to regional communities.
Candidate focused on shire’s improvement
With more than 25 years of experience in the disability and mental health field, multiple volunteer positions and a love for supporting all generations in the community, Colac resident Tina Hill has put her hand up to become a Colac Otway Shire councillor.