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Monster agenda for June: council
A major money plan for 2022-23, funding for local infrastructure projects, a community cash splash, millions of dollars in contracts and more.
New cop to oversee state’s west
Colac Otway’s new cop right at the very top has a long background in serious crime and road policing.
Flying fox “nudging” program concludes
Authorities have called a wrap on a bat nudging program at the Colac Botanic Gardens, with the animals reportedly settled in new trees.
Meaning for mural
There’s a deeper story behind an incredible new mural at a Lorne health service, the artwork’s creator says.
Council eyes roadworks after incident
A CFA investigation says road condition was a major factor in a fire truck rollover at Yeodene, with the site of the crash set for a patch-up.
Outbreak will sting industry
“It’s really important, when you consider any pest or disease, that you take an integrated approach and look at all the methods.”
More residents, religion shrinks
It’s Census time and Colac is on the map for population growth, rent increases, language diversity and low religious affiliation.
Flu outbreak impacts workers
Colac and district businesses are adapting to staff shortages during an influx of influenza.