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Birregurra pines will stay
Three pine trees will remain on a Birregurra property after Colac Otway Shire councillors voted against their removal.
Sand replacement to begin at Skenes Creek
A coastal authority has started works at Skenes Creek and Lorne to manage high levels of beach erosion.
Burglars take off with charity tin
Two thieves suspected to be youths have smashed their way into a Colac business and stolen a children’s charity tin – all in under 15 seconds.
Cup reaches Coragulac
A special visitor that’s worth its weight in gold has paid visit to keen Colac district students.
Call for Cobden Health cash
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has called on Aged-Care Minister Anthony Carbines to visit a Cobden healthcare facility for “vital support”.
Rubbish app is popular in Colac Otway
More than 2000 Colac Otway Shire residents are being “good sorts” on a council-owned phone app to improve rubbish and recycling.
Slow down when the lights are flashing
Colac police are reminding motorists to slow down when driving past emergency vehicles, as part of their latest operation.
Flood victims grateful for help
Winchelsea SES member Neil McInnes says being able to help New South Wales flood victims on the long road to recovery was extremely rewarding work.