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Veteran doctor calls time on varied career
“When I came to Colac, I wasn’t sure how long I’d stay. I thought I’d give myself a year, then five years and all of a sudden I’ve been here for 38.”
Traffic injury stats fall, but fail to tell full story
Hospitalisations from traffic incidents remain on the decline in the Colac district, latest statistics show. But a road safety advocate says the numbers don’t tell the full story of road trauma in the region, and that there’s more work to do to improve safety outcomes after a two-decade high for injuries just three years ago.
Wildlife centre bounces back from shutdown
Apollo Bay’s ecotourism centre Wildlife Wonders experienced a successful opening week, despite the setback of a state COVID-19 lockdown.
Colac campaigners face MPs
Two Colac and district aged care advocates will travel to Canberra’s Parliament House tomorrow to speak to MPs and senators about the aged care Royal Commission.
100km trek for cancer fundraiser
Inspired by his mum’s bravery after her cancer diagnosis, Colac’s Xavier Lamanna will walk 100 kilometres while raising much-needed money for the Cancer Council.
Letters to the editor
People write in about politics, vaccinations and a war commemoration.
Weekday patrols finished
Surf lifesavers will wind back patrols across the Colac district from this week as the peak summer period ends.
Chamber welcomes state’s cash support
The Colac Chamber of Commerce has backed new financial support measures introduced in the wake of Victoria’s snap five-day lockdown but warned that some businesses could slip through the cracks.