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HOLIDAY TRAGEDY: Head-on crash kills Chinese tourist
A FEMALE passenger has died and a male driver is fighting for his life following a two-car head-on collision near Port Campbell.
PLACEMENT STARTS: Medical students boost Colac health sector
THREE medical students will call Colac home as they embark on a yearlong medical placement within the community.
DREAM MEETING: Cancer patient hopes to meet tennis star
A COLAC district woman says she has added meeting tennis player Andy Murray to the bucket list she started after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Fatal crash near Port Campbell
ONE PERSON has died and another has serious injuries following a two-car head-on collision on Princetown Road near Cooriemungle.
TRUE LEADER: Talented teacher is our top citizen
A COLAC district teacher has received Colac Otway Shire Council’s top Australia Day award for her efforts to help young people finish school.
PROTECTING THE PROTECTORS: Defence science work earns national award
BIRREGURRA’S Simon Oldfield has won one of Australia’s top honours for his career helping scientists develop better programs and technology for the defence force.
WONDERS OF WATER: Festival will make a splash
A DISPLAY of historic water artefacts, vintage cars and children’s activities will all be part of Colac’s Heritage Festival next month.
RED TAPE CUT: Colac Otway pledges 10-day turnaround for minor permits
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has pledged to cut the time it takes to approve planning applications and slash red tape.