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Generosity awes Colac Lieutenant
It’s been a whirlwind, eye-opening few months for Colac’s new Salvation Army officer.
Brewhouse wants live band go-ahead
More than 670 festivalgoers could rock out to live music at an Apollo Bay distillery from next month if officials approve a new planning application.
Firefighters honoured
Colac and district CFA brigades have cleaned up at a state awards ceremony, with firefighters from Port Campbell and Cobden among the list of recipients.
New Choc Top flavours released
Bulla Family Dairy is celebrating 20 years of producing the fan-favourite Choc Top ice creams, by releasing a Murray St Choc Top range.
New threat meter
Colac and district residents can expect to see a new fire danger rating system ahead of summer.
Workplace measures for council
A new stand-alone policy for preventing sexual harassment and mandatory training for all workers and leaders form part of Colac Otway Shire Council’s response to a damning industry report.
Sand plan a quick fix for Skenes Creek
Sand renourishment works at Skenes Creek’s western foreshore are underway, with authorities also looking at longer-term solutions.
Coastal festival revived
The Apollo Bay Agricultural Show will go ahead in 2023 after a three-year hiatus, but the committee is calling for more passionate members.