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Council leader wants discrimination to end
Colac Otway deputy mayor Stephen Hart says registering his relationship of 27 years with the State Government had “less dignity than registering your dog at the shire offices”.
Horserider tackling gruelling challenge
Birregurra’s Roberta MacLeod says she’s fearlessly facing one of the world’s longest and toughest horse races, the Mongol Derby, with a determination to face her challenges.
Apollo Bay fishermen win industry honours
Two Apollo Bay fishing identities have reeled in impressive accolades at the Victorian Seafood Industry awards.
Court security boost overdue
Colac court users will have to wait until the end of year for increased security after a delay to deploying security officers at the outdated court.
Camperdown man escapes from prison
Police are searching for a Camperdown man who was among three men who escaped from Beechworth Correctional Facility in north-east Victoria this week.
Security system foils theft
Colac’s City Bowls Club manager stopped thieves from stealing items at the club after his security system alerted him to a break-in.
Mum raising awareness of ice
Colac businesswoman and mother Pam Felekos says family members and friends of people with a drug and alcohol addiction can find help and education at a Colac support group.
Colac Otway’s chief resigns
Colac Otway Shire Council’s chief executive officer Sue Wilkinson has resigned and is set to move back to Melbourne after three years in the council’s top job.