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“Bulbous” man linked to Lorne business thefts
Police are seeking witnesses after two shop burglaries at Lorne.
Region’s state budget wishlist
Major road upgrades, housing developments, tourism regeneration and mobile blackspots are at the top of the region’s wish list for the upcoming state budget.
Agents set for big store sale
Livestock agents quoted cheaper prices on lighter cattle at Colac Regional Saleyards’ Thursday sale, but expect “very good” competition at an upcoming store cattle sale.
Rare triplet birth for district farm
Calving season for Beeac’s Nelson family was nothing short of “mind-boggling” when three sets of twins and a set of triplets arrived.
Surf Coast to stop carbon emissions by 2030
Surf Coast Shire Council has finalised a goal date to cut out all greenhouse gas emissions, as part of its 2030 Climate Emergency Response Plan.
Tattoo artist turns to canvas
The past two years have been a whirlwind for Colac resident and Worimi artist Gerard Black, who moved from tattooing to acrylics during COVID.
Bumper business at Birre
A Birregurra business says trade shot up to another level over the school holidays, and says that travel freedoms, local sport and contract workers are keeping his store busy.
Secret council session
Colac Otway Shire councillors will get down to the nitty gritty of selling land at Colac’s Bruce Street, but the action is set to happen behind closed doors.