Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Two residents escape burning Colac house

    Colac Fire Brigade captain Scott Peschel says a working smoke detector helped saved the lives of two Colac residents whose house was gutted by fire.

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  • Student’s parmas helping farmers

    Irrewillipe’s Thomas Riches has cooked up more than 20 parmigianas to raise money to help drought-stricken farmers.

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  • Police welcome security upgrade

    Colac police say improvements to Colac’s Memorial Square’s security and lighting will help reduce crime and help them identify offenders.

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  • Fundraiser collects $50,000

    Balintore’s Cheryl Lang says achieving her $50,000 Cure Brain Cancer fundraising goal was a bittersweet moment toasted by friends and family.

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  • No all-access toilets in upgrade

    Colac Courthouse upgrades will provide a safer courthouse for attendees but not provide all-access toilets for people with disability.

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  • Coalition wants single body to manage Great Ocean Road

    One authority will manage the Great Ocean Road if the Liberal-Nationals win government at November’s state election, prompting a call for bipartisan support for the commitment.

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  • Greens pick candidate for election

    The Greens have announced that general practitioner Courtney Gardner will stand for Polwarth at the upcoming state election.

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  • Community thanks paramedics

    Colac district residents have thanked local Ambulance Victoria officers for their service to the community through Thank a Paramedic Day.

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