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Hope for lobster sales rebound
Apollo Bay lobster fishers hope an expected boost in local lobster consumption can boost the industry that remains without its key export market.
Council concludes COVID support fund
Colac Otway Shire Council tenants will get lease relief and businesses will get money back on health registration fees as the council releases the last of its community assistance package.
Right lane drive fine
A Pakenham man who hogged the right lane on the Princes Highway has wound up in court.
Winchelsea sports facilities and op shop progressing
Surf Coast Shire Council has applied to tweak its planning scheme to allow key community projects to progress, and a fix for Winchelsea’s stadium is on track.
Spike in permit applications
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeing a significant spike in planning applications, a report says.
Wood ban starts next week
Victoria’s spring firewood collection season will close at midnight on Wednesday.
Big plans for Winch pool
Winchelsea Pool is due for an upgrade, and locals are set to shape what the new facility looks like.
Phone fix coming for Otways
Telstra managers have promised Gellibrand residents improvements after their landlines regularly failed during power outages.