News

  • Rural news in brief

    Positive farm results, help navigating the planning system, and new online tools feature in today’s Rural Scene.

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  • Council transport training

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor will head to Melbourne’s Town Hall to talk transport issues and bring back helpful tools for staff and councillor decision-making. 

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  • Harbor and lighting contracts awarded

    A Birregurra sports lighting project and major Apollo Bay design works can get underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council awarding contracts for both works. 

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  • Dirt bike crash leads to loss of licence

    A Colac district farmhand involved in a dirt bike crash has lost his driver’s licence but escaped a criminal record.

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  • Fire risks rising in hot weather

    A Colac fire authority says people should “remain alert, be vigilant and do the right thing” during the hot and dry weather starting tomorrow.

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  • Expanded campsite opens at waterfalls

    People will be able to enjoy improved facilities at the Otways’ Beauchamp Falls Campground, as it reopens after major upgrades to increase its capacity.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    A lush garden setting, an appealing size, a perfect position and polished presentation stand out at 7 Marks Street, Colac.

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  • Testing centre to open

    Colac’s COVID-19 testing site will be open on certain days over the Christmas and new year period.

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