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Call for interest from lake lovers
Do you love Lake Colac and want to provide advice on issues relating to the management of the lake?
Letters to the Editor
Business backs Birre broiler farm As a Birregurra based small business owner I welcome and applaud the Colac Otway Shire Councils decision at Tuesday night’s Planning Meeting to support an application for a broiler farm development on Mooleric Road Birregurra. This decision, which carried the unanimous and enthusiastic support of all councillors, will provide an […]
Lucky escape for drink driver
A Cobden father has escaped a jail sentence for a drink driving accident near Geelong, which a magistrate says he was lucky to walk away from.
Paradise plans will ‘be a start’
An advocate for Apollo Bay’s Paradise Picnic Reserve says she hopes the coastal community continues lobbying for the space after Colac Otway Shire Council confirmed works to improve it would start later this year.
Dignity Drive donation plea
With the cost-of-living continuing to rise, Colac and district residents are encouraged to donate period products for the August Share the Dignity Drive.
Poor reviews for patch of Princes Highway
The Princes Highway, west of Colac, has been ranked number eight in a list of the 12 worst roads in Victoria, according to a road-user survey.
SES reimbursed by council after rent fee error
Colac Otway Shire Council will refund the SES about $800 after overcharging the Colac unit for their annual rent for the past five years.