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Plenty of sparkle in Colac district front yards
Elliminyt properties have taken out the top prizes in the Colac and District Christmas Lights Competition.
Brazen theft at Winchelsea
Police are investigating after a brazen burglar wiggled his way through the window of a home at Winchelsea in broad daylight.
Coast preparing for vax demand
It’s all hands on deck for Apollo Bay and Lorne’s health service staff as they prepare for COVID-19 vaccination boosters and increased COVID-19 testing, with an influx of travellers set to hit the coast.
Wetland millions: council split over spend
Colac Otway Shire Council will use more than $2.4 million in Federal Government cash to fully fund an Elliminyt wetlands project.
A sign of the times
A road authority has removed a Colac welcome sign, while Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled another.
Ultrasonic attack on algae blooms
A 12-month pilot project has started at Lake Bullen Merri in an effort to control blue-green algae in the lake.
Highway low speed limit attracts campaigner’s ire
A Colac commuter and Princes Highway campaigner has criticised a new speed limit slow-down between Winchelsea and Geelong.
Festive appeal success
Colac district people and community organisation representatives have given a helping hand to people in need.