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Snakebite alert as cases rise during summer
Paramedics have issued a warning after attending to 129 suspected snakebites across the state this summer.
Inquiry hears Winch housing woes
Financing and cultural heritage costs almost jeopardised a community housing project at Winchelsea, organisers say, with costs including $250,000 for granite shards.
Bay youth group launch
An Apollo Bay youth group has launched for another year of fun.
Call for funding answers
A community-led petition calling for answers on funding for Birregurra’s health service has garnered more than 600 signatures.
Ladies riding to the rescue
Colac’s female SES volunteers are being celebrated this International Women’s Day for their vital role within the community.
Fresh paint and a future vision
A historic Colac building has received a fresh lick of paint for its 100th birthday, but there’s plenty of future upgrades to come to help restore the building to its former glory.
Vintage wheels set to roll again
A host of vintage bike lovers are ready to wind back the clock as the Beeac to the Red Rock Retro Ride returns to the district on Sunday.
Local apprentice powering up
An up-and-coming Colac line worker is one of Powercor’s and CitiPower’s 37 new apprentices, learning important skills to maintain Victoria’s power network.