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New coast headquarters open
The Great Ocean Road’s new management body has officially opened its new headquarters.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
This well-kept family home at 3 David Street, Colac, exudes charm and character.
Surf Coast nod over seasonal worker scheme
Seasonal workers have the green light to camp in Surf Coast back yards for up to 120 days, in a move that aims to alleviate an accommodation crisis.
Helping Hand for folks in need
A new initiative will provide extra support to community organisations that are working hard to help Colac district people in need.
Housing shortage on agenda for MP
A south-west Victorian crossbench MP has dropped into Colac to talk to residents and community leaders, with housing high on the agenda.
Booking figures pleasing
Colac and Apollo Bay accommodation providers are pleased with their bookings over the peak summer period but say the return of interstate travel has caused cancellations.
Woman trapped in crash
Emergency crews have worked to free a woman following a single-vehicle smash at Cressy.
Land value worry over flood maps
Birregurra landholders say a proposed flood overlay change modelled on a freak event could wipe the value off their properties and impact their security in retirement.