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Polwarth Medal nominations
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan is calling for the community to nominate a local for the 2024 Polwarth Medal.
EDITORIAL – Trust and transparency
Few could question the amazing work of Colac Area Health leaders and staff during Covid, particularly the early outbreaks in Colac which were incredibly well managed.
‘Serious consequences’ if allegations proven
Colac Area Health Board chair Tim Greene has confirmed he will stay at the helm of the health service board as the Victorian Health Department continues investigations into the “fake patients” scandal that has rocked Colac’s hospital this week.
Police to target crash intersections and schools
Colac Police will focus their attention on motorists at Colac intersections this week in the wake of a series of local crashes and as traffic increases with the start of the school year.
Careless-driving charge expected after crash
Five people escaped serious injury on Saturday night after a car allegedly failed to give way, colliding with a police divisional van and causing it to roll in Colac’s main street.
Otways panther legend lives on
The legend of the Otways panther is alive and well, with a local artist’s ‘panther’ causing a great deal of excitement for a Melbourne family visiting Lorne on the weekend.
Swim on agenda for Superfish
Elite Superfish Tristan Read is determined to pursue the highly anticipated Lake Colac swim, which he is confident will attract other elite swimmers and support Life Saving Victoria’s water safety campaign.
New mural to transform Winchelsea wall
Winchelsea artist Lauren Green will breathe life and creativity into a 42-metre wall facing Winchelsea’s railway reserve with a vibrant mural.
