Region’s fire danger like Ash Wednesday
Colac’s Country Fire Authority headquarters is urging residents to prepare early for summer with predicted conditions comparable to those of the Ash Wednesday bushfires.
Central Reserve to get court and lighting upgrades
Central Reserve’s title as Colac’s “showpiece sporting facility” has been bolstered by a State Government funding boost to modernise the venue’s facilities.
Rocket to share footy stories
Rodney Eade will share stories of his illustrious AFL playing and coaching career and his affinity with country football when he speaks at the Colac Tigers’ AFL Grand Final Eve Luncheon.
Apollo Bay man faces deportation to New Zealand
When the Australian Border Force visited Christian Feetham’s work looking for him, he thought something had gone wrong with one of his eBay orders.
Donor’s decision saves lives
“I said to the nurse ‘will you hold his hand’, and she said ‘we will hug him, we will give him all the respect, he’s a hero, and we will treat him as a hero’.”
Priest says it’s time to focus on migrants’ achievements
A Colac district community leader says the region’s African immigrants are “achieving great things” with the support of the wider community.
Coast needs cash injection to cope with tourist influx
The Great Ocean Road needs greater investment to cope with increased tourism when Avalon Airport opens its international terminal, Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce’s president says.
Flying start for netballer
Emerging Colac netballer Eliza Cahill has capped off a stellar 12 months in the sport by taking home the Geelong Flyers’ best-and-fairest award.
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