Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Commended for commitment

    Field and Game Australia has honoured Colac’s Terry McCrickard and Robert Fisk.

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  • Corella crisis for club

    A flock of Corella cockatoos have pecked away at the Colac Mallet and Sports Club’s lawns over the Christmas break.

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  • Man sentenced for lashing out at hospital

    A Colac man who got impatient at Colac’s hospital and punched the reception window while intoxicated has been ordered to treat his alcohol addiction.

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  • Youth program is secured

    Arts, music and more are on the agenda for young people in Colac Otway Shire, thanks to a three-year funding win.

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  • Teen to pay for thefts

    A 17-year-old must repay more than $250 for items she stole from a retail store.

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  • Bunnings bandit must repay store

    A man who pocketed tools while wandering Colac’s Bunnings must pay $413 in fines and repayments for the stolen items. 

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  • Busy beaches but no local rescues

    Apollo Bay beach rescuers say it’s one of the busiest seasons they’ve seen, but fortunately people are playing safe by the waters.

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  • Artists invited to apply for funding

    Artists and creatives who are “emerging, mid-career and established” can apply for funding help this month.

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