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Beachgoers saving swimmers at Kennett River
A dramatic water rescue by beachgoers at Kennett River is the third in two months, locals say, with calls for more lifesaving patrols at the highly hazardous beach.
Company says freight figure overstated
A freight shipping company says the quantity of cattle it intends to bring into Victoria from King Island via Apollo Bay is likely to be far less than the coastal community is anticipating.
State refutes closure concerns
The State Government says there are no plans to close any Victorian hospitals or cut frontline health budgets, despite a local MP’s concern about unrealistic savings targets and funding cuts.
Long wait for Colac Otway pensioners
New aged care pensioners in Colac Otway Shire are waiting almost three months for Centrelink to process their claims.
Damning waste failure for quarry
The Earth Resources regulator has issued a non-compliance notice to a western Victoria sand quarry for failing to conduct an adequate review of their tailings dam where waste material is stored.
Fun weekend across district
Crowds flocked to the Colac Showgrounds on Saturday for the Colac truck and ute show, which had plenty on offer for all ages.