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  • Colac Otway gears up for Games extravaganza

    Colac Otway Shire could put its hand up for cycling and mountain biking at Victoria’s Commonwealth Games – or at least reap the benefits of a tourism boom.  

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  • New nursing head for Apollo Bay

    Great Ocean Road Health’s Apollo Bay campus’s new director of nursing Ingrid Rial says she’s excited to work with a like-minded team to provide healthcare to rural communities.

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  • Radiology change welcomed

    A Colac GP and Colac Area Health’s chief executive have welcomed a new radiology imaging services provider, that will provide a high-quality and accessible service locally.

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  • Reprimand for unauthorised wildlife care work

    A Colac magistrate has reprimanded a woman who raised wildlife illegally, calling her actions “misguided”.

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  • Historic hall gets facelift

    Renovations to Pennyroyal Hall have started, with its committee looking to restore the building back to its former glory.

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  • Climate change grants available

    Eco-friendly community groups, schools and businesses can now apply for the Surf Coast Shire Council’s Climate Emergency Grant program.

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  • Hold off until rain, officials urge

    Escaped burnoffs have kept Colac district fire crews busy across the Easter long weekend, with officials encouraging residents to wait for rain before sparking up bonfires.

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  • Fire project to protect community

    Forrest, Barwon Downs, Barramunga and Gerangamete communities will benefit from a $50,000 grant that will support a project to work on resilience and preparedness for natural hazards.

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