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  • Burn-off ignites fire season concerns

    “Everything’s ready to burn” Birregurra’s CFA captain Eddie Murnane says it’s going to be a big summer fire season with everything ready to burn, following an out-of-control burn-off this week.

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  • No identity in fatal crash

    Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Apollo Bay this week.

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  • Rae Street staff swap: Manager shuffle boosts business

    Colac Otway Shire Council has defended a $1.4-million management reshuffle, after a commenter said the money could be better spent on footpaths.

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  • Council thanks its volunteers

    Colac Otway Shire Council has thanked its contingent of volunteer drivers following a seniors meal service shake-up.

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  • Coastal hazard focus for plan

    An authority is creating a new plan to respond to coastal hazard impacts, with an information session at Apollo Bay and Skenes Creek today.

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  • School bonus for kids

    Colac and district families are set to benefit from a $400-a-student saving bonus.

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  • Sand replenishment to begin ahead of summer

    Beach renourishment projects will soon kick off at Apollo Bay and surrounds, a coastal authority says.

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  • Monitor’s price tag revealed

    Municipal monitors – like the one in place at Colac Otway Shire Council – could be costing ratepayers $1335 a day, the Opposition says.

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