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Council rejigs services, mayor calls for patience
Colac Otway Shire mayor Kate Hanson has urged continued patience with lockdown restrictions, while acknowledging community frustration at a fifth coronavirus shutdown.
Young people desperate for inclusion
Young people across the south-west want more inclusion, tolerance, and local employment and education opportunities so they don’t have to leave the region.
Farm injury impacts on whole family
October 1, 2020 is a day Swan Marsh’s Mulheron family won’t easily forget.
Exhibit to show off best textiles
Developing Colac and district textile artists will display their latest creations alongside an international exhibition next week.
Harry honoured at charity event
A fundraiser in honour of Colac’s Harry Treweek who was stillborn at 38 weeks has raised more than $6000 for a stillbirth charity.
Colac performer shines in Frozen
Colac acting export Thomas McGuane shone bright in the Melbourne premiere of Frozen the Musical, as his family proudly watched on. Thomas starred as Prince Hans in the stage adaptation of the 2013 Disney film that premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre last week. His performance of Love Is An Open Door, alongside actress Courtney Monsma, […]
Birthing diversion averted
Colac Area Health has avoided a maternity bypass thanks to Victoria’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Cup still set to visit district
The Melbourne Cup trophy is still set to visit Apollo Bay and a Colac district school, despite officials postponing the events because of the state’s five-day snap lockdown.