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New leaders announced for Chamber
Colac Chamber of Commerce has revamped its leadership, appointing a new president and chief executive.
Promoting female STEM pathways
A Colac Secondary College program will aim to support female participation and confidence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects, while promoting future pathways.
Gas upgrades finish after big disruptions
Permanent reinstatement of roadways and footpaths along Murray Street are underway, following upgrades to the gas network.
Feedback for roads, rates plans
Four-year plans for road maintenance and rates strategies in Surf Coast Shire are open for public comment.
Three-decade passion for dairy farm
It’s clear to see how passionate the McKies are about their lifestyle, land and cattle.
Curriculum should include cyber safety
A Western Victoria MP wants online grooming and consent education included in the state curriculum to protect kids against “sickening” cyber predators.
Back in business following blaze
Fire-affected Apollo Bay businesses have begun to reopen.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
This home at 7 Kevin Court, Elliminyt, is the ultimate in living and entertaining.
New home for last goose
Carers have rehomed Apollo Bay’s last remaining wild goose, as the community mourns the loss of its mate.
Council to achieve emissions milestone
Colac Otway is set to become one of the first rural municipalities in Victoria to achieve carbon neutrality.
Cobden BP thief awaits sentence
A Bacchus Marsh man has pleaded guilty to a brazen armed robbery at Cobden.
Legal workers feeling positive
A boom in agriculture and property has kept Colac lawyers busy during the COVID crisis, the chief of Victoria’s peak body for solicitors says, but they are keen to return to court.
TV mystery clouded car idea
Barongarook West’s Roger Ivens’ work might have saved thousands of lives, if only car companies listened to him five decades ago.
Heroes welcome for jet skiers
A group of Tasmanian jet skiers have made a pit stop at Apollo Bay after travelling across the Bass Strait to raise money for a mental health service.
Expat’s anxious wait during Indian outbreak
“I am always concerned about COVID around the world, because I’m always concerned about my mum.”
Blues and Blueberry Festival returns to Gelli
The Gellibrand River Blues and Blueberry Festival is back.
