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Coal-fired power, conservation, foot and mouth disease and health feature in today’s letters.
Buses to replace trains
Coaches will replace Warrnambool Line trains for part of the journey to Melbourne on Saturday.
Employers shut doors amid worker shortage
A lack of childcare and working-from-home mandates are creating barriers for Colac jobseekers, an employment agency says, but a relaxation in COVID-19 vaccination mandates in some industries could be good news for job hunters.
Bus petition fails to sway government
The State Government has put the brakes on community calls for a permanent year-round bus service between Colac and Lorne.
Motorcyclist caught with suspected drugs after evading police
Police have found a suspected haul of the drug “ice” after catching a speeding motorcyclist in Colac.
Drink driver caught on wrong side of coast road
Police have caught a drunk driver more than four times the legal limit driving on the wrong side of the Great Ocean Road at night.
Homelessness pressure increases
More than 500 households in Colac Otway Shire required support from homelessness agencies between 2020 and 2021, a report has shown.
Caravan park lease faces council vote
The crown jewel of Colac’s visitor accommodation is up for grabs, with city officials looking to kickstart the search for a new caravan park provider.