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Pollies in territory dispute
A Corangamite turf war between two feuding MPs is continuing more than a year after voters had their say on who should represent the electorate.
Residents signal frustration with signal
A fault in Kennett River’s new mobile phone base station has frustrated residents, but Telstra says it’s working to fix the bug.
Students, clubs cash in on grants
Students, sports clubs and community groups are the big winners of a recent Colac-district-focused grants program.
Letters to the editor
Readers share their thoughts on council carbon emissions, the future of petrol, and the Big Swamp remediation.
Central Reserve progressing
Technicians arrived at Colac’s Central Reserve yesterday to aim and calibrate the new lights at the venue’s football oval
Colac district dodges lockdown, but Melbourne a no-go zone
The Colac district has dodged a reintroduction of coronavirus restrictions as Melbourne goes back into lockdown from tomorrow.
Five big cheers for Colac twins
A Colac district family has enjoyed a special milestone by gathering five generations under one roof to greet their newest members.
Bluewater opens, sans ceiling
Swimmers dove back into Colac’s Bluewater centre this week when it reopened after urgent maintenance.
Riordan blocked in bid to hurry up COVID-19 inquiry
State Government officials have stonewalled an attempt from Polwarth MP Richard Riordan to bring forward an inquiry into Victoria’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as the government faces increasing pressure while a second wave of the virus hits the state.
CAUGHT OUT: Supply issues and holiday influx sees increase in drivers stranded without fuel
Apollo Bay has seen a ten-fold increase in motorists stranded without fuel since the town’s petrol station closed for renovations, but the community says the Bay’s makeshift fill-up service isn’t to blame.
Arts group pressing ahead with creativity
Colac Makers’ Space will use a $9000 grant to combine online and hands-on learning for artists, maintaining momentum despite coronavirus lockdowns.
Winter holiday fun
Colac and district kids have been enjoying the school holidays, whether it be fun outdoors at Apollo Bay and Lorne, or catching a movie at Colac Cinemas.
Pen pals form a special bond
A pen pal program between Miller House and Mercy Place Colac has formed a new friendship during the coronavirus pandemic.
Colac likely to stay put in electoral boundary shift
The Colac district’s federal electorate boundaries could come under review once again as the state’s burgeoning population causes a reshuffle.
Applications open for GOR board positions
Otways coastal residents have their chance to step up and shape the future direction of their beloved natural landscapes and parks, with applications for board positions on a new Great Ocean Road authority now open.
Time running out for rescue mission
A Second World War-era plane will bring up its 70th anniversary lying at the bottom of Lake Corangamite, unless its proposed rescuer can secure the relevant permits in time for a salvage by the end of next month.
