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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.
Wonder-ful opportunity for volunteers
Volunteering alongside wallabies, potoroos and bandicoots each week is a special experience for a committed bunch of Apollo Bay locals.
Birregurra inspires family’s creativity
Beth Wylie breathes a new creative life into second-hand canvases with the help of her 3-year-old daughter Annabelle.
Animal blessing returns
Animals of Colac are invited to a special church service this weekend to receive a blessing and mark the special role that furry friends play in our lives.
Storm recovery assistance available
Colac Otway and Surf Coast are among 28 councils eligible for disaster recovery funding in the wake of the wild storms that lashed Victoria over the past month