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Chicken farm considered at Birregurra
A proposed chicken meat farm at Birregurra should get the green light, a planning report says – but with a laundry list of conditions, including fewer birds.
Elliminyt pavilion’s potential upgrade
Upgrading Elliminyt Recreation Reserve’s crumbling pavilion could boost off-field community use and help attract housing in Colac, a report says.
Lake group proposal
A Lake Colac advisory committee could reduce its membership this week, if the council supports new terms of reference that cut the number of community representatives and council staff involved in the group.
Council to consider new cleaning contract
A mobile app would help proposed new contractors keep Colac Otway Shire facilities squeaky clean for at least the next three years.
Tiger stars alongside VFL duo
Colac Tiger Ben McCarthy had his “best game of the year” in a midfield boosted by the return of VFL-listed footballer Bailey Scott.
Barongarook quarry on notice
Resources Victoria’s regulator has issued a remedial notice to the operators of a quarry in Barongarook.
Inspiring communities to run
Inspired young athlete Liliana Mill is on a mission to start a parkrun community in Apollo Bay.