Articles by David McKenzie

  • Surfer saves swimmers from rip at Apollo Bay

    An unknown surfer has rescued two swimmers caught in a rip at Apollo Bay.

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  • High cattle prices continue at Colac yards

    Strong prices have continued at Colac’s weekly cattle market, while the yarding size has increased slightly.

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  • Cars stolen while owners were asleep

    Police are investigating the theft of two cars from a Colac property while the owners slept.

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  • Lorne burglary arrests

    Lorne Police have arrested two male offenders for burglary and theft after a bicycle and esky went missing from holidaymakers.

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  • Mouse season starting soon

    Experts are warning grain growers in western Victoria to reduce available feed in the lead-up to sowing this season to help protect crops from mice.

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  • Solid price for city office building

    A Colac office building has sold for about $2 million, showing continued strength in Colac’s real estate sector.

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  • Shire celebrates community honours

    A Colac business leader who helped shape the city’s response to COVID-19 is Colac Otway’s 2021 Citizen of the Year, while the shire has welcomed its newest Australians with a heartwarming scene.

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  • Beef pioneer leaves big legacy

    Former Colac district beef breeder Andrew Gubbins has received a posthumous Order of Australia Medal, recognising his service to the industry and the wider community.

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