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  • Crews ignite more heathland burns

    Winter burns continue in the Otways, with Forest Fire Management Victoria igniting a 110-hectare burnoff this week.

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  • Helping hands head to NSW floods

    A Camperdown volunteer rescuer has rolled up her sleeves and headed north to help with devastating floods in New South Wales.

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  • Council backs asset strategy

    Colac Otway Shire Council has locked in its new 10-year asset plan.

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  • Help for crucial services

    Anam Cara House is among seven community initiatives in the region set to receive a share in $29,933 to help build digital connectivity and improve facilities.

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  • Council aiming for October hard waste collection

    An eagerly awaited hard rubbish collection service could be online in Colac Otway Shire from October, officials are hoping.

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  • Impressive sale bids for Colac beef cows

    Almost 200 cattle sold at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale on Thursday, with chopper and beef cow prices impressing agents.

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  • Dirty boots pose risk to bush

    Vegetation disease dieback is causing a significant threat to the Otways, but an environment authority is encouraging people to play their part to reduce the risk of the disease.

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  • Bold beads and jewellery

    Colac and district kids wrapped up their school holidays on Friday with a CrossXpollinatioN bead making workshop, hosted by featuring artist Ange Jeffery.

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