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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.
Spooky obsession wins fans
A Colac house has been spooking the neighbourhood ahead of Halloween tomorrow, attracting a crowd looking for a scare.
Invaders stab man on couch
A Colac man suffered multiple stab wounds yesterday when three unknown men entered his home and attacked him while he slept on a couch.
Town’s toilets disgust visitor
A Melbourne woman travelling through Winchelsea says she was disgusted at the conditions of the town’s public toilets.