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  • No plan objections

    Colac Otway Shire Council has tweaked its Environmental Sustainability Policy for the first time since 2012.  

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  • Tonnes of glass saved

    Colac Otway Shire Council has almost completed its mammoth purple bin rollout, with its maiden collection service diverting a huge haul of glass away from landfill.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • Right lane drive fine

    A Pakenham man who hogged the right lane on the Princes Highway has wound up in court.

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  • 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.

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  • Spike in permit applications

    Colac Otway Shire Council is seeing a significant spike in planning applications, a report says.

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  • Wood ban starts next week

    Victoria’s spring firewood collection season will close at midnight on Wednesday.

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