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ON LOCATION: Region’s starring role in country music clip
AMERICAN country music stars have featured Colac district landmarks in their latest music video.
ELATION: Nurses secure pay increase
COLAC nurse Pauline Wheeler says she felt “quite emotional” when she heard union representatives had negotiated a pay agreement with the State Government.
LOYAL SERVICE: National honour for volunteer
COLAC’s Ruth Spokes is being recognised by Vision Australia for 25 years of voluntary service with the organisation as part of National Volunteers Week.
LAW AND ORDER: Courthouse upgrade will improve security
COLAC’S courthouse will have increased security to better protect victims of violence after the State Government committed $330,000 to upgrade the dated facility.
PLEASE EXPLAIN: Colanda staff angry about closure plans
EMPLOYEES at Colac’s Colanda centre have told union officials they are angry at the lack of consultation from the State Government on the centre’s closure.
CASH SPLASH: $25 million for Great Ocean Road
The Federal Government’s budget has boosted funding for two vital tourist routes, and residents are thrilled.
BRAVE YOUNGSTER: Family positive despite cancer diagnosis
THE FAMILY of Birregurra’s Sienna Leeson is staying strong and positive while the 7-year-old fights kidney cancer.
HARLEY THRILLS: Ocean road cruise off the list
AN APOLLO BAY woman has knocked another item off her bucket list thanks to the “kindness” of a Harley-riding “stranger”.