Confusing backflip in baby’s visa case
Immigration officials have shattered an Otways family’s hopes of a reunion, telling them to take their baby on a 4000-kilometre trip for DNA testing.
Lorne physio sets new race record
Lorne physiotherapist Ellie Pashley has smashed the previous race record to take out the 2019 GMHBA Mountain to Surf run at the coastal town.
Fishing line causes seal death
A Kennett River wildlife carer is urging locals and tourists to properly dispose of rubbish after fishing line entangled and killed a seal.
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.
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