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Educator celebrates 35 years
When Jill Newcombe was a primary school student and her teachers had to briefly leave the classroom, they would put her in charge of her fellow students.
Orders to undo lake landscape
A couple living at Camperdown’s lake district must undo years’ worth of expensive landscaping and drainage work to protect themselves against bushfires, after failing to secure a planning permit.
Heavy cattle prices ease in bigger sale
Cattle prices eased but the yarding size flourished at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly market.
Locals pan housing unit plan
Plans for 26 new units at Camperdown are on show as authorities work to address a critical housing shortage in the town.
New ramp in wye in time for season
A new beach ramp at Wye River is ready to roll in time for summer crowds.
Adopt a worker, Lorne traders say
A Lorne business group is calling for locals to house seasonal workers on their own properties as the town battles an accommodation crisis.
Council floats paid parking idea
Paid parking in Colac Otway Shire could be one way the council tries to recoup its cash reserves over the next decade.
Paintings show natural talent
A self-taught Camperdown artist says art can be anything, you just have to see it.