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  • Endurance rider claims title

    Twenty minutes’ sleep, 550 kilometres, 1200 metres of climbing and 38 hours and 14 minutes in the saddle. That’s what Barongarook’s Stephen Lane conquered to win the Victoria Great Divide bike packing race – and in course-record time.

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  • Tackling gender barriers

    Women’s Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West will help to improve the lives of women in the region, after its appointment to help implement the Gender Equality Act.

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  • Council leader resigns

    Colac Otway Shire Council will search for a new chief executive, after its current boss announced he would step down in July.

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  • Festival back at the Marsh

    The Deans Marsh Community Cottage is set to host a weekend of fun, engaging and creative events for the Deans Marsh Mini Fest later this month.

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  • Federal cash targets social isolation risks

    A funding boost will support older Colac Otway Shire residents and help to improve their mental health and wellbeing.

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  • Trailblazer Doris reflects on work

    Colac’s Doris Robbins has always been a hard worker.

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  • $2M boost from TV series

    An upcoming Netflix TV series that is set to film at Lorne and other locations across the Surf Coast Shire, is likely to bring a boost of up to $2 million to the local economy.

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  • Inspiring women take up challenge

    Colac and district women will share their stories and encourage others to choose to challenge, as Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre celebrates International Women’s Day.

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