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Surcharge removal proposal benefits businesses
Colac and district businesses could be set to benefit from the Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposal to abolish debit and credit card surcharges.
Stars master stage presence
Twelve aspiring actors have learnt the key to shining on stage this week in a workshop guided by Melbourne Theatre Company professionals.
Skaters unite, call for upgrade
A new Apollo Bay group wants to boost community connections and push for a foreshore skatepark upgrade.
Stocking for future fishing thrills at crater lakes
Three of the district’s iconic crater lakes are getting filled with fish as part of a State Government initiative.
Region set to receive $14M coverage boost
Telstra is set to roll out new or improved mobile coverage across the Barwon South West region, including at locations like Colac and Forrest.

Free council-led workshops focus on energy efficiency
Corangamite Shire residents will soon have the chance to learn more about a range of upgrades to help be warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Former worker alleges years of underpaid hours
A former Colac Otway Shire Council worker says previous employees should have a voice during on-call backpay negotiations.
Code One cases increasing
An extra 100 Code One cases each day since April in Victoria has led to an urgent call for action to save paramedics and ambulances for the sickest patients. An increase in demand this winter has been largely driven by respiratory illness and has put strain on the system. Ambulance Victoria’s chief executive officer Jordan […]