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Mental health staff, beds to increase in G21 region
Colac and district mental health patients could benefit from more staff and more beds at Geelong, with health services waiting on further details.
Trust a priority for new mayor
COVID recovery, climate action and rebuilding the community’s trust underpin new Surf Coast Shire Council mayor Libby Stapleton’s priorities for the next 12 months.
Reckless behaviour under spotlight
Be careful with the barbecue, and “total fire ban” means just that, with Colac and district police targeting reckless fire behaviour as part of a state-wide operation.
Police investigating thefts
Police are investigating multiple thefts in Colac’s Murray Street, including from a discount store and car dealership.
Big win for adventurous doc
A locum doctor who has worked at Apollo Bay and Lorne has found out just how important she is to her patients.
Hospital chief speaks at inquiry
Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew is set to speak at a Parliamentary inquiry into Victoria’s COVID-19 contact tracing system today.
Unanimous endorsement for shire mayor Hanson
Cr Hanson will lead the council for the next 12 months after councillors set the term length and elected her unopposed at a special meeting at COPACC this week.
Shining a light on impacts of road trauma
A local road safety advocate and Colac’s road police are encouraging motorists to help shine a light on road safety for Friday.