News

  • Rain vital for district farmers

    Wool Wool farmer Toby Campbell says above average rainfall over the next “two to three months” is vital if the region is to get out of the woods from the green drought.

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  • Pappy’s blue gum plantation concerns

    A Simpson local has expressed concerns that the increase of plantation purchases around the district “will wipe the community out”.

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  • Community request for road fix

    Hundreds of petitioners are calling for urgent action to fix a notorious south-west road “to prevent injury or death”.

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  • Colac West learning outdoors

    Colac West Primary School students headed out to Kawarren’s Birnam Station during Landcare Week to participate in their weekly nature school program.

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  • Nick plans for positive outcomes

    Bringing people together to achieve positive outcomes for the Colac Otway Shire is the focus of Nick Lang as he enters the race to become a councillor.

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  • Known sex offender avoids jail

    A Colac sex offender has escaped a prison sentence after failing to notify authorities about his contact with a teenager.

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  • Beach safety pair do Bay proud

    Apollo Bay surf lifesaving officials say having two young leaders nominated for major awards in beach safety speaks volumes of the club’s culture.

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  • Champ to share riding journey

    An Australian carriage driving champion will headline Riding for the Disabled Colac’s major fundraiser.

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