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  • Morning therapy for Bay “Plonkers”

    Brave, bold and plain crazy are words that come to light when passersby watch on in awe as Apollo Bay locals plunge into the ocean for their morning dip in the depths of winter.

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  • Council calls on Birregurra community for a chat

    Calling all Birregurra residents! Colac Otway Shire Council’s community conversation session is dropping in to Birre on Monday and they want to hear from you.

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  • TEENS SCAMMED: Sporting community supports shattered youngsters

    The South Colac Sports Club community is rallying around two Year 12 students who lost $1300 as the result of an online ticket scam.

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  • Keira cheers on Penny from the stands in Paris

    From meeting in Colac eight years ago, to travelling across the world to Paris, Keira Thomas was there to watch bronze medallist Penny Smith achieve her “ultimate goal”.

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  • Plans to enhance road safety

    Colac Otway Shire Council is hoping to enhance the safety of roads in the shire through $2 million in State Government funding.

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  • MP slams social housing situation

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says although he’s strongly against plans for social housing at a Pound Road site, the State Government must be held accountable for promising 50 new homes in Colac.

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  • Wait for Marengo Beacon reinstatement continues

    The iconic Marengo Pillar Beacon won’t be reinstated for at least another four months, with Colac Otway Shire Council continuing to work on the planning phase.

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  • Otway Landcare projects await

    Land and Water Resources Otway Catchment members say there is a lot to look forward to with upcoming local Landcare projects.

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