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Shire blocks permits; frustrated at state interference
Corangamite Shire Council has voted to uphold its planning laws despite community support for two permits for new homes that it rejected this week.
Camperdown police impounds two vehicles
A Colac woman with a suspended licence and a P-Plater caught drink driving are both off the roads after Camperdown police impounded their vehicles.
NEWS IN BRIEF: Rail trail’s $800,000 plea; Fire permit system online
The Caperdown-Timboon Rail Trail needs $800,000 in upgrades under a new management plan, and state fire authorities have launched an online portal to issue fire permits.
Camperdown service station robbery
Police are hunting two young men after a robbery and threats of violence at a Camperdown service station.
Weather delays highway work
Wet weather has delayed the construction of overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway at Weerite, with the project likely to continue into next year.
Environmental green light for compost facility
An expansion of Camperdown Compost Company’s Gnotuk facility is a step closer after receiving environmental approval.
Corangamite Shire Council meeting wrap-up
Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of upgrades at key Camperdown and Cobden community facilities, and a plan to improve housing availability at Simpson and Timboon all got the thumbs-up from Corangamite Shire councillors at Tuesday’s general meeting.
Fire refuge welcomed
Camperdown citizens have welcomed a new main street community facility – but they hope they never have to use it