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  • Lack of housing for Colac youths

    A youth and family expert says youth homelessness in Colac and district is a growing problem, with more than 30 young people currently at risk.

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  • One new virus case for shire

    Colac Otway recorded one new COVID-19 case in yesterday’s figures, with 30 active cases across the shire.

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  • Students are back in classrooms

    Colac and district students packed their bags and headed to school this week to start the academic year with fresh excitement and outdoor fun.

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  • Colac district road incidents

    Two road rescues within a day have kept Colac State Emergency Services volunteers busy, but thankfully there were no major injuries in the incidents.

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  • Farmers score rapid test kits

    Colac and district farmers flocked to Colac Central Reserve to collect  rapid antigen tests as part of a “rat race” to reduce industry disruptions.

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  • Airlift plan to stop blaze

    Fire authorities might need to airlift firefighting equipment into an inaccessible fire west of Colac, as they attempt to prevent future flare-ups.

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  • Surf Coast plan to tackle housing

    Surf Coast Shire Council has approved a new 12-month plan to tack housing shortages and affordability across the shire.

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  • Mountain bike, oval lighting contracts on cards for council

    A million-dollar Forrest mountain bike track upgrade could be a step closer this week, with a construction contract on the cards at a Colac Otway Shire Council special meeting.

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