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Two heroic teenagers save swimmer’s life
“All I had in my mind was his life, that was all I was worried about; the importance of his life.”
Barongarook volunteer earns national recognition
Barongarook’s Lynette Harris’s 49 years of volunteering and service to women within the region have earned her a coveted Order of Australia Medal.
Bi-lingual pamphlets help tourists drive through region
Lavers Hill police officer Ray Doensen says pamphlets with road safety advice for visitors to the Otways are a “great start” to reducing crashes and near-misses.
Arson team examines site of Birregurra fire
Colac police are appealing for information about a suspicious fire at Birregurra at the weekend.
Ex-politician follows passions
Terry Mulder says returning to the classroom has helped him wash politics out of his system and set himself a new pathway outside parliament.
Suggestion for council to take over coast committee
Colac Otway Shire Councillors will vote this week to investigate the feasibility of taking over the management of coastal reserves, including at Apollo Bay.
Big plans for district’s historic homestead
Colac district tourist attraction Tarndwarncoort homestead will embark on a series of upgrades allowing it to double its staff and almost quadruple its visitor numbers.
Cash for lake shore upgrades
A Federal Government grant will help pay for Lake Colac foreshore upgrades including new lighting, a sealed carpark and a shared pathway as part of a funding boost for the region.