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  • Crowd-crush injuries shock festival’s fans

    A crowd-crush incident which injured more than 60 people at Lorne’s Falls Festival has left festival goers shocked but failed to deter thousands continuing celebrations to welcome the new year.

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  • Push to improve notorious corner

    Colac’s Yvonne Swan wants safety improvements at one of the city’s busiest intersections and has welcomed council leaders’ willingness to take her concerns to road authorities.

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  • Kinder teacher hits milestone

    Colac kindergarten teacher Zelma Taylor says the most rewarding part of her career is seeing children’s faces light up when they achieve something.

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  • Undiagnosed illnesses a learning opportunity

    A six-month health battle has inspired a Colac man to speak publicly about his fight against mental and physical health issues.

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  • Roadside grass causes concern

    Colac district residents are worried about the fire and road safety risk of long grass across Colac Otway Shire’s roadsides, including northern areas where slashing is already “complete”.

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  • Support for victims of domestic assault

    “There’s no shame in being a victim.”

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  • Fire service honours longserving member

    The Country Fire Authority has recognised Colac’s Mary Lowe’s integral role in the CFA by presenting her with a 40-year service medal.

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  • Bandits target store in brazen burglary

    Police are hunting for three offenders who stole a safe containing about $3000 from a take-away food outlet in Colac’s main street this week.

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