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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.
Letters to the editor
Council action on climate change, and inaction for Apollo Bay, feature i today’s letters.
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.
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 […]
Public satisfaction rate slumps
Community satisfaction with Colac Otway Shire Council has slipped significantly, a major annual survey shows.
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.
Burglary from Colac garage
Detectives are investigating a burglary at a recently sold Colac property, with an appeal for witnesses contact police.