Brigades face decline in volunteer firefighter numbers
Operational firefighter numbers have slumped in Colac and district, with almost 250 fewer than this time seven years ago as rural populations decline.
Family’s bundle of joy arrived early
John Mason Salas is the first baby to be born at Colac Hospital in 2019, arriving almost three weeks early.
Second time success for Falls Festival fan
Day four of Lorne’s legendary Falls Music and Arts Festival is the one Colac’s Georgia Watson has been waiting for.
Big responsibility for fire manager
Stephanie Ryan has never been afraid to make it known she’s capable of getting a job done.
Brave teen rescuers honoured
Hannah Keane says it’s crazy to be heralded as the Pride of Australia just by doing her job.
Released man thrilled to be back on farm
This time last month, Christian Feetham was living in a detention facility which his mother likened to a crypt.
No burnoffs allowed as district dries out
Weather conditions and a host of recent out-of-control burnoffs have prompted the Country Fire Authority and Colac Otway Shire Council to stop issuing burnoff permits.
Friend’s nagging leads to early melanoma detection
Two Colac friends are urging people to stay safe in the sun this summer and have regular skin checks after both suffering melanoma scares.
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