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Highest award and new leader
Apollo Bay Scout Group has cause for celebration with the introduction of a new leader and a Scout receiving the highest award attainable at Cub level.
Council approves tree removal
Colac Otway Shire Council has admitted approving the removal of trees to make way for development, despite issuing a subdivision permit with the intent to retain them, but says it had no option.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tree removal anger I writing to express my anger and disappointment with the Colac Otway Shire for allowing the cutting down of the trees in Bruce Street. One of these trees has been home for a family of Magpies for at least the last 20 years, likely longer. Magpies are protected, you would think that […]
Roads, housing and state support
Colac Otway Shire is desperate for State Government support to boost business, the region’s MP says.
Salmon, sharks but no big tuna
As anglers prepare to spend the long weekend casting a line along the coast, an Apollo Bay fisherman says they might be disappointed if chasing tuna.
Ducks ready for southerly drop
South Colac Football Netball Club’s largest annual fundraiser, Duck Drop Day, will be a quacking time for people of all ages on Sunday.
Youth leaders visit new centre
Three weeks out from the opening of Colac Salvation Army’s youth drop-in centre, Colac youth leaders have had their say on the facility.
Protecting the environment
With today marking World Environment Day, Climate Action Team member Jeff Cooke has reflected on how Colac and district can be more environmentally friendly.