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Dinosaur trackway found
An Apollo Bay couple has discovered more than 50 fossilised footprints from what appear to be dinosaur feet near Skenes Creek and are awaiting identification from the Melbourne Museum.
No election result
Counting continues in Colac’s federal electorate of Wannon, with Liberal MP Dan Tehan still in the lead.
Call to register burns
A fire false alarm has prompted a Colac district brigade to urge people to register their burnoffs.
Support for nature strip vegie patch
A Winchelsea vegetable stall that almost fell foul of the council’s nature strip policy has gained the backing of councillors.
Bat nudging draws protestors
A small group of passionate animal welfare activists has gathered to oppose a flying fox “nudging” program in Colac Botanic Gardens.
Keeping Colac youths on track
A new Colac youth initiative aims to support at-risk young people with mental health issues or intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals, and deter them from crime.
Humongous fungus hungers
A shared passion for the Otways’ mushroom and fungi species has spurred the formation of a new conservation group.
Beading work assists recovery
Camperdown-raised artist Kajol Eagle was 15 when a car hit her in Melbourne as she was crossing a street, leading to her needing intensive rehabilitation to regain certain functions.