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BEACH RESCUES: Lifesavers urging swimmers to use patrolled beaches
A series of rescues on the Otways coast has lifesaving officials urging swimmers to use patrolled beaches.
Honour for creative youth
Talented artist Bonni McLaren has been an under-the-radar, hard-working artist for many years.
Shire celebrates community honours
A Colac business leader who helped shape the city’s response to COVID-19 is Colac Otway’s 2021 Citizen of the Year, while the shire has welcomed its newest Australians with a heartwarming scene.
Beef pioneer leaves big legacy
Former Colac district beef breeder Andrew Gubbins has received a posthumous Order of Australia Medal, recognising his service to the industry and the wider community.
Winner praised for emergency and charity work
John Kavanagh’s 64 years of volunteer community service has earned him recognition as Corangamite Shire’s 2021 Citizen of the Year.
Post-grads team up for GOR safeguard plan
Four Melbourne-based universities will join forces with the new Great Ocean Road management authority to tackle ongoing strategic challenges for the region.
People taking heed of toilet warnings
Barwon Water saw a decrease in “fatberg” sewer blockages in 2020, despite recording an increase during the first coronavirus lockdown.
Beware rising snake risks
Colac’s leading paramedic is warning of an increase in snake activity across the district as the weather heats up and says it’s best to leave treatment to the experts.