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Man to learn dog abuse penalty
A Camperdown man has admitted to beating a dog, dangerous driving, breaching an intervention order and more, with a court to decide his punishment.
Geelong, Surf Coast in lockdown
Authorised workers travelling between Colac Otway Shire and Greater Geelong and Surf Coast will once again need a permit.
Councillor: Christmas cash should be split with Bay
The Colac business community should chip in for a Memorial Square Christmas tree, a Colac Otway Shire Councillor says, so the council can spend more of its Christmas kitty at Apollo Bay.
Deans Marsh celebrates new pavilion
The Deans Marsh community has celebrated the official open of its new pavilion.
Warm reception for new Aussie citizens
“I like that it’s a civilised place and that everyone lives in harmony.”
Hint of movement for pitches
Colac District Cricket Association president Steve Millar says work is on track to deliver five new cricket pitches to league grounds, and some could be ready for the start of the upcoming season. Grounds at Alvie, Pirron Yallock, Apollo Bay, Elliminyt and Central Reserve’s hockey fields are due for pitch upgrades under funding announced with […]
Firing up for a friend
A Winchelsea firefighter is honouring her late best friend this month when she climbs staircases across the district to raise money for mental health.
State error overstated Indigenous vax stats
The Warrnambool and south-west region’s ranking of third best in the state for Indigenous Australian COVID-19 vaccination rates has dropped to eighth, after incorrect data from the Federal Health Department wrongly inflated figures.