January 12, 2026
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Incident Control Officer Dale Antonysen says two fires in Carlisle River have merged together and are back burning at the moment, the Great Ocean Road has been reopened following closures after Cape Otway Fires.
Antonysen praised the efforts of local firefighters with more than 200 people on the ground fighting the fires.
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Colac Area Health has reminded Colac Otway residents of the health impacts people may face over the coming days due to the Carlisle River, Irrewillipe…
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