News

  • Liquor retailer blocked at Bay

    Colac Otway Shire councillors have voted to reject a proposed big-name bottle shop at Apollo Bay, amid concerns for the town’s character and fears that a third liquor outlet could fuel spikes in alcohol-related harm.   

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  • Aged care renovation

    Timboon’s public aged care will receive a building boost with Federal Government cash.

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  • Next step for childcare centre

    Colac childcare workers have secured a base for a new early learning centre in the city, with hopes the move will help ease the waiting pain for families.

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  • Sticky surface angers driver

    A Beech Forest resident is calling for action after a sticky Colac road damaged her shoes and her car interior.

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  • Vehicle rollover on Otways road

    Emergency services have rescued a four-wheel-driver from a vehicle rollover in the Otways.  

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  • New CF drug gets approval

    “Every day counts. That is something that really needs to be understood, every single day lungs and other organs deteriorate, there is no time, people with cystic fibrosis have no time.”

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  • Letter to the editor

    A reader welcomes news that Colac Otway Shire Council will reinstate the Marengo Pillar Beacon that was removed. 

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  • Storm cuts broadcasts

    Colac-based community radio station OCR FM hopes to restore transmissions soon after a storm damaged broadcast equipment.

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