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REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
This gorgeous cottage-style home at 52 Pollack Street, Colac, nestles among mature gardens on a comfortable 588-square-metre allotment close to the botanic gardens and Lake Colac.
Wirraway crash witness eyes plane salvage
Kevin Hyne watched a CAC Wirraway plunge into Lake Corangamite as a toddler in 1950. Seventy-one years later, he hopes to see it emerge again following a salvage attempt of the Second World War-era plane.
Apollo Bay has recipe for TV stardom
Apollo Bay is about to hit primetime television, after one of the country’s top reality cooking shows filmed an episode at its iconic harbour.
Authorities ignite planned burnoffs
Forest managers ignited burnoffs at Carlisle River and Beeac yesterday.
Vaccinations begin at abattoir
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company will begin its COVID-19 vaccination rollout today.
Endurance rider claims title
Twenty minutes’ sleep, 550 kilometres, 1200 metres of climbing and 38 hours and 14 minutes in the saddle. That’s what Barongarook’s Stephen Lane conquered to win the Victoria Great Divide bike packing race – and in course-record time.
Tackling gender barriers
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West will help to improve the lives of women in the region, after its appointment to help implement the Gender Equality Act.
Council leader resigns
Colac Otway Shire Council will search for a new chief executive, after its current boss announced he would step down in July.
Festival back at the Marsh
The Deans Marsh Community Cottage is set to host a weekend of fun, engaging and creative events for the Deans Marsh Mini Fest later this month.
Federal cash targets social isolation risks
A funding boost will support older Colac Otway Shire residents and help to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Trailblazer Doris reflects on work
Colac’s Doris Robbins has always been a hard worker.
$2M boost from TV series
An upcoming Netflix TV series that is set to film at Lorne and other locations across the Surf Coast Shire, is likely to bring a boost of up to $2 million to the local economy.
Inspiring women take up challenge
Colac and district women will share their stories and encourage others to choose to challenge, as Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre celebrates International Women’s Day.
Federal package for tourist sector
Half-price airfares will feature in a $1.2-billion Federal Government investment to support domestic tourism this year.
Safety awareness
Colac’s Community Hub hosted a Safer Scooter, Wiser Wheelchair course yesterday.
First Peoples support state reconciliation plan
A First People’s spokesperson has praised a new-truth telling initiative that will look at injustices against Victorian Traditional Owners since European settlers arrived.
