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Local demand for antivirals increases
With COVID widespread around the community, a Colac pharmacist is encouraging everyone to keep up to date with their vaccinations.
Planting to protect the future
More than 5000 trees later, Corunnun’s Nigel Barry knows the importance of shelter and biodiversity, living on the windy hills near Lake Corangamite.
Glenn’s glad to be home
Glenn didn’t know what to expect, and it hasn’t been easy, but he’s glad to be back home in Colac and full of praise for all the people he encountered during his time at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
Joy shares knitting passion
“Ever since I started that one teddy bear for one person, it’s grown to hundreds.”
Bushfire, erosion plans required for permit
Developers of a group accommodation project at Johanna will have time to secure bushfire and erosion approval, following a decision by the state’s planning umpire.
Helping young people reach out
Currently assisting about 100 young people with a range of services, headspace Colac is paving the way for young people to speak up and reach out.
New call for enclosed dog park
A Colac dog owner wants Colac Otway Shire Council to seriously consider building a dog park to allow the community’s furry friends an enclosed place to run around without the hassle of a leash.
Victims need to be heard
Three survivors of family violence in Colac district say victims’ voices need to be heard.