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Parkinson’s pathway unknown
Colac’s Mick Holland doesn’t know how Parkinson’s disease will affect him in the future, but says support groups and taking each day as it comes have helped.
Near-tragedy shocks motorist
“There was smoke and the squeal of the truck’s tyres and I thought I’d cop the trailer when it hit the car and jack-knifed as it was coming towards me.
New reusable bags for fruit and vegies
Colac Otway Shire Council is supporting the reduction of plastic waste in the community with a reusable produce bag initiative, launched next Monday.
School seeks playground cash
Uneven surfaces at Birregurra Primary School’s basketball court and grounds could have repairs if the school is successful in a bid to secure State Government funding.
Apollo Bay man faces deportation to New Zealand
When the Australian Border Force visited Christian Feetham’s work looking for him, he thought something had gone wrong with one of his eBay orders.
Two residents escape burning Colac house
Colac Fire Brigade captain Scott Peschel says a working smoke detector helped saved the lives of two Colac residents whose house was gutted by fire.
Councillors unanimous in opposing Apollo Bay resort
A $70-million tourist resort proposed for Apollo Bay will go to an independent planning panel without the support of Colac Otway Shire Council, following a unanimous vote this week.
Fundraiser challenge for family
Barwon Downs resident Catherine Ross has been fighting bowel cancer for the past four years, experiencing the ups and downs of treatments, trials, scans and results.