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  • Letters to the editor

    Council action on climate change, and inaction for Apollo Bay, feature i today’s letters.

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  • Comment on Commonwealth Games plans

    Colac and district people have an opportunity to tell the State Government how the 2026 Commonwealth Games could best showcase the region as part of the world-wide sporting event.

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  • Colac district AFL wrap round 18

    Sam Walsh (Carlton) Walsh finished with a game-high 33 disposals at 88 per cent efficiency, 12 contested possessions, eight clearances, and five score involvements in the Blues’ 30-point loss to Geelong. AF: 105 Darcy Parish (Essendon) Essendon officials have no timeline on Parish’s return with his injury status labelled as “short term” after his calf […]

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  • Public satisfaction rate slumps

    Community satisfaction with Colac Otway Shire Council has slipped significantly, a major annual survey shows.

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  • Circuit breaker: Catholic schools plan closures as masks come back

    The mounting burden of COVID-19 cases, flu and staff shortages on Victorian schools, has led to the decision to close Colac district Catholic schools for two days next month.

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  • Burglary from Colac garage

    Detectives are investigating a burglary at a recently sold Colac property, with an appeal for witnesses contact police.

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  • Shire sees bub boom

    Regional migration? The confines of COVID? Or is there something in the water in Colac Otway Shire?

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  • Market a success for Camp Quality

    Colac and district residents, volunteers and stallholders braved the wet weekend weather and raised more than $5000 for a good cause.

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