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More needed for housing
Independent Wannon candidate Alex Dyson has criticised the Federal Budget’s lack of support for housing, while the G21 regional alliance says the region needs longer-term solutions for cost-of-living relief.
Water plants to get upgrades
Barwon Water is starting an upgrade of its Gellibrand and Forrest water treatment plants, a core promise of the water authority’s 2018-2023 price submission.
Barwon Water wins Victorian award for Aboriginal strategy
A Barwon Water strategy has earned state recognition, winning an excellence award.
Fast response from SES crew
“They must be almost beat.” As unrelenting rain and flooding continues to hamper communities in New South Wales, Colac’s SES volunteers are again lending a hand.
Medical saviour for CF families
One Lorne family and more than 2000 others around the country have cause for celebration when a “life-changing” medication goes on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme today.
Reservoirs full after drenching March rains
A downpour early in the month saw Colac and district experience a wetter-than-average March.
Final weekend for Biennale
The Lorne Sculpture Biennale will close this Sunday, after three weeks on show.
Workers make progress on boat ramp upgrade
Underwater excavation is underway as workers continue construction of a new boat ramp for Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri.