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Lifesaving policemen issue beach warning
Lorne police officers are encouraging beachgoers to familiarise themselves with surf beaches or swim between the flags to prevent further drownings this summer.
Road still in disrepair despite commitment
A pot-holed section of a major Otways’ road has been waiting 18 months for repairs, despite a commitment from VicRoads that it would be fixed by February last year.
$300,000 equipment fire metres from house
Colac police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed more than $300,000 worth of landscaping equipment just metres from a Barongarook home.
Graduate has clear career plan
Colac’s Bryce McDonald has entered his first year out of school with a clear direction of where he’s heading.
More crashes on Otway roads
A 59-year-old Ballarat woman remained in a stable condition yesterday with a “very serious” arm injury after a crash near Lorne on Saturday.
Indoor pool fundraising boost
Apollo Bay pool committee members hope a successful grant application campaign will help secure the remaining funding needed to upgrade the coastal town’s pool.
Wind blades set to arrive
Five towers at the Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm are complete and will receive blades in coming weeks.
Angle grinder sparks farm blaze
A Country Fire Authority member is reminding people to have firefighting equipment on hand after crews attended two blazes within the Colac district on Wednesday.