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  • Fundraising walk to help Colac kids

    Colac’s Mick McCrickard will tackle a 50-kilometre hike through the Otways this weekend on a mission to help vulnerable young people.

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  • Thousands flow for needy

    A pay-it-forward voucher program has allowed Colac Neighbourhood House to provide more than $4000 worth of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables to people in need across the Colac district.

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  • Lobster catchers hoping for increased local sales

    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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  • Get your displays up for lights competition

    The annual Colac Herald and MixxFM Christmas Lights Competition launches today, and organisers are hoping for this year to be the biggest ever.

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  • Debate brewing around bottle-o

    A big-name bottle shop has plans to open in Apollo Bay’s main trade promenade, sparking discussion among residents.

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  • Prices and quality impress at market

    Colac’s 260-head weekly cattle sale stunned livestock agents with strong prices and high-quality cattle.

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  • Community say on local fire breaks

    Consultation is underway for planned new fuel breaks around bushfire-prone Otways communities.

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  • Council pondering worker camping permit system

    Proposed temporary worker accommodation permits would let workers camp or reside at homes and businesses within Colac Otway Shire.

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