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Businesses paired up to help COVID recovery
Surf Coast Shire Council will help connect struggling businesses with specialist local support to help the region bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
Binns Road upgrade delivered
Contractors have finished an upgrade of popular tourist route Binns Road ahead of an expected influx of travellers over the long weekend.
Narrow escapes in two Colac district crashes
Colac and district drivers received a timely reminder of the dangers of wet weather on Monday, with two car crashes occurring within an hour.
Low May rainfall
Colac and district experienced a major drop in rainfall last month compared with past years.
Twelve Apostles Trail designs released, feedback wanted
Corangamite Shire Council has released designs for the first stage of the Twelve Apostles Trail and wants the community’s feed- back.
Council defends farm rates, wants state-wide reform
Corangamite Shire mayor Neil Trotter has defended his council’s rates policy and says Victoria’s rating system needs large-scale reform if farmers are to pay a fair share.
Council reopening facility doors
As Colac Otway Shire Council starts scheduling the staged reopening of facilities, it is encouraging the community to remain safe after the State Government announced it would extend Victoria’s state of emergency.
Colac Otway winter forecast uncertain
Most of Australia will see a wetter-than-average winter, but Colac Otway’s winter forecast remains uncertain.
Federal cash splash benefits district
Four Colac and district groups have received Federal Government funding in a boost for their volunteer organisations.
South Purrumbete volunteers determined to save community sports ground
A dedicated group of volunteers are making slow but sure steps to revitalise an old Colac and district recreation reserve.
District market returns
The Apollo Bay community market will reopen this weekend, after the easing of more coronavirus restrictions on Monday.
82-per-cent decline in flu cases
Colac Otway has recorded 23 fewer flu cases than the same time last year, with hygiene awareness and less travel likely contributing to a milder flu season.
Warning for residents after Camperdown gas leak
Emergency crews warned Camperdown residents to shut all windows and doors and stay inside yesterday as they responded to a gas leak.
Salvos food truck in the works to support Colac’s most vulnerable
The wheels are turning on a project to provide free meals to those who need them in Colac.
Otways road improvements surging ahead
Construction crews have finished two out of three new slow vehicle turnout lanes at Forrest-Apollo Bay Road, with the rest of the $10-million upgrade slated to finish this year.
Dredging project nears completion
A major Apollo Bay Harbour dredging project is 85 per cent complete, with the equivalent of 5300 truckloads of sand pumped out of the port.
