News

  • New x-ray machine enhances hospital service

    Lorne Community Hospital has welcomed the arrival of a state-of-the art x-ray machine.

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  • Pilot to tackle home shortage

    Timboon and Simpson will feature in a State Government pilot program that addresses critical housing shortages in regional communities.

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  • Business booms for young farming entrepreneur

    Werneth’s Chloe Mitchell is continuing her family’s contribution to the sheep industry, starting her own business at just 21.

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  • Tiny treasures hiding in region

    Colac and district residents can be on the lookout with a community treasure hunt underway, in the form of painted rocks.

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  • No decision yet on fallen bridge

    There’s no timeline for a replacement bridge over a Chapple Vale river after the original crossing collapsed under a tipper truck last month.

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  • Business insights at chamber event

    An upcoming Colac Chamber of Commerce event will aim to provide regional economic insights and tax and financial planning opportunities to help small and medium businesses start strong this financial year.

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  • Gas raises water worries

    At Otways landcare advocate fears the region will become more bushfire prone as the impacts of gas production decimate local groundwater reserves.

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  • Sunny end to holiday break

    Colac and district kids soaked up their last days of school holidays with fun outdoors in Colac.

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