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  • Push to prevent financial scams

    A new Crime Stoppers campaign will aim to prevent the public from falling victim to financial scams.

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  • Gun trafficking case to wait until April

    A Camperdown man accused of possessing a trafficable number of guns will wait until next year to have his case heard after a court adjournment.

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  • Motor market makes a return

    Colac and district motor enthusiasts can head to the Colac Showgrounds this weekend for a market full of treasures.

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  • High cattle prices linger

    Crowds flocked and cattle prices continued to surge at Colac Regional Saleyards’ 1600-head store cattle sale.

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  • Colac spotless in COVID check

    Colac and district businesses have impressed State Government officials with their COVID compliance, after they found no rule breaches. Authorised COVID safety officers visited 10 business across Colac Otway Shire during the Melbourne Cup long weekend and found all venues were compliant, issuing zero infringements or warnings. The state’s justice department targeted hospitality and retail […]

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  • Region’s war history in safe hands

    A local Second World War soldier’s service is finally earning its due recognition, 80 years since he farewelled his family and left Australian shores for the last time.

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  • First look: Apollo Bay Harbour plans revealed

    Colac Otway Shire Council has unveiled designs for the multi-million-dollar Apollo Bay Harbour redevelopment, and is seeking community feedback on it and plans for new Kennett River tourism infrastructure.

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  • Rare lightshow amazes Colac district

    Colac and district photographers were treated to a rare lightshow last week when Aurora Australis shone over the region.

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