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Driver ‘gobsmacked’ by reckless decision
Reckless driving by “idiots” on the Great Ocean Road has left an Otways woman “gobsmacked” and calling for road upgrades and better driver education.
Man suffers burns in home fire
A Winchelsea man is in a critical but stable condition after he sustained burns in a house fire at Winchelsea.
Derailment driver fined $640
A magistrate has labelled a train and truck crash at Pirron Yallock a “pure accident”, fining the driver $640 and giving the driver three demerit points.
Court upgrade for netballers
The Irrewarra-Beeac Netball Club had an extra celebration during round one of the CDFNL season with the State Government committing $100,000 for facility upgrades.
Man lands in prison for driving offences
A magistrate has sent a strong message to people driving without a licence, sentencing a Camperdown man to a month in jail.
Public gets a share of high school site
The Colac community can celebrate a “win”, with the State Government confirming it will give part of the former Colac High School site to Colac Otway Shire Council.
Council ‘fine tunes’ CBD plan
Central Colac’s first major streetscape upgrade in decades will include new footpaths and seating, a new park, and up-lighting on trees and heritage buildings.
No early finish for fire restrictions
The Country Fire Authority says fire restrictions aren’t likely to end until May after reviewing fire danger in the Colac district.