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Driving program for hoon
A 33-year-old father who told police officers he “didn’t mean to do a burnout, dude” must complete a safe driving program.
Community rallies for Dignity Drive
The Colac community has rallied around the March Share the Dignity Drive, donating almost 180 hygiene and sanitary products for women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.
Budget adjustment will give two trucks
Colac Otway Shire Council will spend almost $800,000 on two heavy vehicle trucks for its services and operations teams, an increase of more than 20 per cent of the original budget.
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.