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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.
$24 million for new coast trail
An Otways coast community advocate says she is overwhelmed by a $24-million funding commitment for a major walking trail that would leave a lasting legacy from a bushfire renewal mission.
New thylacine search is on
An independent big cat researcher says a new testing method could help confirm once and for all the existence of panthers and thylacines in the Otways.
Marg checks out on career
A Colac supermarket will be without a familiar and friendly face next week, when the store’s longest-serving worker Marg Quickensted retires on Friday after a 45-year career.
Probus members celebrate special reunion
Having spent eight months unable to meet, members of the Lake Colac Probus Club have reunited.