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Life-changing support for homeless youths
Marcus Crook says an appreciation of family instilled in him growing up inspired him to create a support network for Melbourne’s most vulnerable people.
Grassfire burns across district
A grassfire started by a ride-on lawnmower at Yeo, east of Colac, on Saturday burnt about 54 hectares before firefighters brought the blaze under control.
GPs to provide 24-hour care
Colac Area Health will employ its own general practitioners for the first time in 31 years, with new doctors providing 24-hour care from Monday.
Grieving mum fights for change
Memories of their constantly busy, ever active son have compelled a Winchelsea family to channel their grief into preventing hit and run tragedies.
Pedestrian recovering after car crash shatters leg
A Colac teen will spend her first term of Year 12 recovering from a car crash that shattered her leg.
Shoppers ready to ditch bags
Winchelsea and Lorne residents will receive free reusable shopping bags thanks to a partnership between Plastic Free Winchelsea and a community bank.
Proposal for energy array in Colac’s Bruce Street
Solar panels could populate Colac’s former Bruce Street tip site, with Colac Otway Shire Council hoping to investigate the establishment of a “large solar array”.
Council investigating burnout pad proposal
Car enthusiasts are fundraising to establish a motor trials track and burnout pad near Colac.