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Family farming work keeps senior healthy
SEMI-RETIRED South Purrumbete dairy farmer Frank Howard says working on the farm helped him keep fit as a teenager and as he grew older.
Late-night rescue for teen trapped in blackberries down bank
EMERGENCY services had to rescue a teenage girl who was stuck in dense blackberries down a steep embankment at Apollo Bay early yesterday.
Otways koala culling was to save habitat – expert
AUTHORITIES have culled more than 680 koalas at Cape Otway to help reduce the impact of koala overpopulation.
Timber workers ready to shave for cancer cure
EMPLOYEES at Colac’s AKD Softwoods have rallied to support a cancer fundraiser for the second-straight year.
Colac district car crashes keep services busy
TWO SEPARATE Colac district traffic crashes kept police and emergency crews busy earlier this week.
Murder suicide shocks Forrest
A POSSIBLE murder suicide involving two people in their early 20s has rocked the Forrest community.
Gardens thrive in wet weather
COLAC green thumbs have enjoyed a wetter February than normal, reducing the amount of work and water required to keep gardens growing.
School marks 30th anniversary
A COLAC school is celebrating its 30th anniversary of helping students reach their potential.