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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.
Department reports low flu numbers
Health Department flu data for Colac Otway has remain unchanged for the past six months.
State reveals reopening roadmap
Colac and district households will be able to have 30 visitors for Christmas, the State Government hopes.
Report on housing crunch
Homes are slowly becoming available for workers at Apollo Bay, with a suite of actions still to come to help ease the region’s worker housing squeeze.
Connection continuing amid COVID
A Colac Otway farming retirement project is committed to connecting with the community despite COVID restrictions causing setbacks.