News

  • Letters to the editor

    Once again, the federal election campaign dominates today’s letters.

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  • District farmland surges in value

    South-west Victorian farmland continues to surge in value, recording a sixth consecutive year of growth, with Colac Otway land fetching almost $14,000 a hectare on average.

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  • Nursing student’s training takes flight

    Barongarook’s Tilly Lang-Ashworth’s nursing career could soar after recently taking to the skies with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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  • Fire safety reminder

    Fire restrictions might have ended, but officials are warning Colac and district residents to “exercise extreme caution” when burning off.

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  • AEC encourages patience

    The Australian Electoral Commission is reminding Australian voters to plan their vote according to their circumstances, with the two-week early voting period starting tomorrow.

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  • Program aims to develop female leadership

    Women living in Colac Otway Shire can join a new program to boost the number of women in local government.

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  • Drones help with fire recovery

    A swamp wildlife reserve near Camperdown has a new lease of life after an Australian-first drone reseeding program.

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  • Call to join roads lobby

    Colac’s road safety legends are calling on the next generation of campaigners to step forward.

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