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Radio host awarded for uniting cultures
Elliminyt’s Joseph Muvengi’s passion for rhumba music and breaking down cultural barriers has won him recognition at the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards.
Woman dies in crash
The Colac district community is mourning the death of a Werneth woman following a crash between a car and a passenger train at Cressy.
Koala plan helps Cape regenerate
Koalas are healthier and the Cape Otway forest is continuing to recover after over-population of the native animals devastated the Cape.
Lorne girl honoured for heroic sea rescue
Lorne community members have awarded a young girl for her bravery after she saved two women from drowning.
Wild west performers set to thrill at show
An awe-inspiring horsemanship show will enthral audiences at the Colac Show this weekend, “a must see for anyone who ever wanted to put on a cowboy hat”.
Committee upbeat
Colac Show organisers believe numbers at this year’s show will be strong despite there being no public holiday on Friday.
Tribunal overturns Birre motel permit
More than 35 Birregurra residents are celebrating a tribunal’s decision to overturn council approval for a motel development in the town, after proving plans were inaccurate.
Call for inquiry into council staff losses
A Colac Otway Shire councillor has called for a state investigation into the council’s high turnover of staff last financial year, suggesting “confidential documents” could provide an explanation.