Articles by Lydia Kennedy
Burnout pad study ‘appalls’ resident
An Apollo Bay resident says he’s “appalled” the Colac Otway Shire Council is considering contributing funding to a study into a regional motor trials complex.
Council to consider stop signs at Colac intersection
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider replacing give-way signs with stop signs as part of an audit of a Colac intersection.
Two heroic teenagers save swimmer’s life
“All I had in my mind was his life, that was all I was worried about; the importance of his life.”
Barongarook volunteer earns national recognition
Barongarook’s Lynette Harris’s 49 years of volunteering and service to women within the region have earned her a coveted Order of Australia Medal.
Lifesaving policemen issue beach warning
Lorne police officers are encouraging beachgoers to familiarise themselves with surf beaches or swim between the flags to prevent further drownings this summer.
Community members rush to help crash victims
Family members of two Colac pedestrians who were hit by a vehicle while crossing Murray Street are thankful to community members and emergency services for their life-saving work.
Crime rates soaring across Colac region
A rise in crime throughout Colac and district has prompted the region’s top police officer to warn the public to be vigilant and proactive.
Ex-Colac paramedic now a state minister
Queensland’s new Fire and Emergency Services Minister says his time working as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter within Colac and district has given him a head start in his new role.