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Farmer fights for tractor justice
A COLAC district farmer is fighting a tractor company for a refund for what he says is a faulty machine.
Woman hurt in motorcycle crash
A WOMAN is in hospital with a fractured hip, and another man is uninjured, after two motorcycle crashes in the Otways yesterday.
Fire crews prevent disaster
CONSTANT firefighting work has stopped a blaze from sweeping into the Otways, despite Victoria experiencing “the most significant and challenging fire weather since Black Saturday”.
Cinders the koala survives fire
A YOUNG koala with burnt feet and hands has earned the name Cinders from her rescuers after surviving the district’s Stonyford fire.
Thieves shatter family’s holidays
THIEVES have shattered a Colac district family’s plans for future camping holidays.
Firefighters save houses
MORE than 250 firefighters, 35 trucks and three helicopters have stopped a fast-moving fire from destroying Colac district homes.
Colac man facing drug charges
POLICE have charged a Colac man with drug trafficking after finding cannabis and methamphetamine at a Wynne Street property.
Birregurra meeting to fight mining
BIRREGURRA’S Leisa Gittings wants district residents to be aware of possible effects on Otways communities if mining exploration goes ahead.