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  • Posthumous honour for Wye River legend

    Rex Brown was a local legend who never stopped working for his community, and never sought recognition for his efforts.

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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.

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  • Honour for creative youth

    Talented artist Bonni McLaren has been an under-the-radar, hard-working artist for many years.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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