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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.
No identity in fatal crash
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash at Apollo Bay this week.
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.
Council thanks its volunteers
Colac Otway Shire Council has thanked its contingent of volunteer drivers following a seniors meal service shake-up.
School bonus for kids
Colac and district families are set to benefit from a $400-a-student saving bonus.
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.
Sand replenishment to begin ahead of summer
Beach renourishment projects will soon kick off at Apollo Bay and surrounds, a coastal authority says.
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.