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Christmas stoush: Colac to get Christmas tree, push for Bay split fails
Colac Otway Shire councillor debate over funding a Colac Christmas tree has boiled over into dispute about a Colac-versus-Apollo Bay divide.
Council surplus down $1M during pandemic
Surf Coast Shire Council has performed $1 million worse than expected in the past financial year, as COVID-19 continued to impact the organisation.
New gear for Bay radio hosts
Apollo Bay Radio is rocking out with new equipment thanks to a community partnership initiative.
Challenging roadmap for gyms
A Colac gym owner says he felt an obligation to the community to reopen his facility, but he would feel uneasy if the State Government asked him to turn away COVID-19 unvaccinated staff and patrons from his gym.
Vaccine rule causes construction headache
Spence Construction director Matt Gibson says his business is in a “precarious position” as COVID-19 vaccination becomes mandatory for construction workers this week.
Shires hit vax milestone
More than half of Colac Otway and Corangamite’s eligible population are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fire consumes Bay building
A blaze has destroyed Apollo Bay’s Masonic Lodge, with multiple fire crews turning out to battle the flames.
Students love celebrating international neighbours
Elliminyt Primary School students have celebrated Indonesian Day, extending their language studies and immersing themselves in Indonesian activities.