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Colac’s carp fest features cook-up
A professional carp catcher will be cooking up a storm at Colac’s inaugural Catch a Carp Festival next month.
Cash-in opportunity in recycling scheme
Community members across the district have a chance to cash in big while keeping the community clean through a statewide recycling program.
Celebrity chef visits Lorne
Lorne locals were enjoying a quiet, typical Friday night at the Aquatic and Angling Club, until the arrival of a surprise guest no-one saw coming.
Weather impacts trees and power
Monday’s high heat and winds across the Colac Otway region resulted in power outages, trees down and even a water rescue.
Future looks bright for star student Charlotte
The dux of Camperdown’s Mercy Regional College didn’t know what to think when she opened her ATAR score.
Removed limit is a boon for boaters
Boaters, skiers and vessel owners are celebrating speed limit changes on Lake Colac – with hopes that the move will boost lake use and draw more recreational users from across the region.
November rain welcome across region
Colac has recorded more than 30mm of rain across November, but fire experts are still urging caution.
Festival to trial drug testing, MP opposes
A music festival across the border from Colac Otway Shire will become the first to take part in the State Government’s pill testing trial.