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Rise in local shark encounters
A coastal authority says it will install signage at an Apollo Bay beach after community members gave “anecdotal reports of increased shark activity”.
Hay relief for Colac district farmers
Colac district farmers facing the green drought can expect a welcome sight this weekend as 15 trucks loaded with essential hay arrive to bring much-needed relief.
Youth mental health forum coming to Colac
An event providing parents, caregivers, and club personnel with vital knowledge and skills to support youth mental health and wellbeing is coming to Colac this month.
Barham house planning application lodged
Plans for a four-bedroom house along Apollo Bay’s Barham River have reached Colac Otway Shire planning officers’ desks.
Colac residents voice objections to childcare centre
Colac residents have expressed their strong objection to a proposed childcare centre that they say would negatively impact a “narrow residential street”.
Fashion fundraiser a massive hit
Meriba Service Club of Colac’s vintage fashion fundraiser has raised more than $4300 to give back to the community.
Councillor calls for CEO meeting
A Colac Otway Shire councillor says they are “bitterly disappointed” that a meeting reviewing the performance of the organisation’s chief was cancelled last week following the appointment of a municipal monitor to the council.
Navigating through diabetes
Statistically, Ranelle McNamara must make 180 extra decisions per day than the average person.