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Busy weekend for emergency services
Colac district emergency services were kept busy over the long weekend with fire at Barongarook West, a gas leak at Nalangil, and a car crash at Yeo.
Winchelsea projects progress
Demolition of the old Winchelsea Swimming Pool facilities is expected to be complete by the end of the week and construction of the town’s Barwon River Loop will start mid-year.
Railway sleeper at Swan Marsh catches fire
V-line has thanked about 160 passengers for their patience yesterday after a railway sleeper at Swan Marsh caught fire, requiring train travellers to transfer to a coach at Geelong.
New hydrotherapy pool for Colac school
The State Government will build a new hydrotherapy pool at the Lake Colac School, providing an opportunity for onsite swimming lessons and treatment, and potentially a facility which could be shared with the broader community.
Call for public’s help following fatality
Police are calling for anyone who witnessed a fatal crash at Irrewillipe or have dashcam footage of the car prior to yesterday’s incident to contact Colac Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
Support after traumatic incident
The parent of a child left on a bus for about five hours after a morning drop off at Lake Colac School says the incident was “very traumatic and horrifying” but praised the school for its support.
Department investigates distressing bus incident
The Department of Education says it will continue to review processes after a Lake Colac School student was left alone on a bus, eventually getting out and knocking on the door of a stranger to raise the alarm.
How to Bump Up Your Salary Without Switching Jobs
Not everyone is interested in job-hopping and many people are satisfied with the company they work for. Yet, even under these circumstances, it’s completely normal to feel like you deserve a salary increase, especially with the rising costs of living.
