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Dedication pays off for top-scoring teen
Trinity College Colac’s Toby McCarney says his hard work and determination have paid off, resulting in a Year 12 score which exceeded his expectations.
School’s leading student surprised at top results
Colac Secondary College’s top student Bonnie Pryor was “shocked” when she learnt about her Year 12 score on Monday Bonnie was on the train when the scores came out, leaving her to see her score of 92.85 later in the day.
Spate of concussions sidelines young star
Ongoing effects from multiple concussions have put promising Colac cricketer Dylan Slater’s future in the sport on hold.
Blindness can’t stop resilient youngster
Colac district girl Melody Baker refuses to let her rare genetic condition stop her from living life.
Garden Close is our best street
Elliminyt’s Garden Close is Colac Otway Shire’s Street of the Year.
Bay beckons city tourists
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce and businesses have self-funded a tourism campaign after calls for government funding were unsuccessful.
Fruit bats invade Botanic Gardens
More than 200 fruit bats have invaded Colac Botanic Gardens leaving gardeners concerned about the impact on historic trees if the unwelcome visitors take up permanent residency.
Crash highlights case for safety upgrades
Coastal residents have ramped up their campaign for a Great Ocean Road pedestrian crossing after a truck crashed through the Skenes Creek bridge, escalating safety fears.