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Garden holds treasured memories
Delwyn Parker knows nothing lasts forever, but she’ll never forget her garden.
Council to vote on Apollo Bay’s Place of Last Resort
On a declared Total Fire Ban and extreme fire danger day in the South-west, Colac Otway Shire Council will decide whether to formally decommission Apollo Bay’s bushfire Place of Last Resort.
Long-lunch fundraiser
Enjoy delicious local produce and beverages, catch up with friends, all while supporting a good cause at this year’s Colac’s Longest Lunch.
Sighting triggers big cat memories
A recent “panther sighting” near Deans Marsh might have proven to be the infamous timber cut-out created by a local artist, but it did trigger a Winchelsea resident’s clear memories of big cats in the Otways.
Crowd to double this weekend
Colac Basketball president Troy Parker says the Colac Bulla Classic tournament was a huge success for the whole region and this weekend will be even bigger.
Harbour development plan review complete
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has confirmed that a review of Apollo Bay Harbour Development Plan is complete, and the design finalised in 2020 will change.
Woman rescued at Lorne
In just 14 minutes, a woman was seen being dragged out to sea, a triple-zero call was made, a Lorne police officer responded, swimming almost 300 metres into a rip, lifesavers arrived in an IRB and the woman was brought back to shore. Alive.
Star Swans skipper to challenge Farooq
Cricket leaders say Alvie premiership captain Jarrod Groves can challenge Stoneyford sensation Farooq Qureshi’s for this year’s Bill Johnston medal.