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Special honour for Surf Coast Shire councillor
Surf Coast Shire councillor and former mayor Rose Hodge has received a Medal of the Order of Australia in today’s honours list.
Big win for apprentice
Colac painting apprentice Kyle Morrissy has taken out a state honour as the best up-and-coming house painter.
A warrior behind the scenes
Apollo Bay’s Allan Holmes is proof you don’t have to be a top athlete to make an impact on lives in beach safety.
Otways tracks to close for winter
More than 40 tracks in the Great Otway National Park will close on Thursday for the rest of winter and part of spring.
No injuries for pair after beach rescue
Beachgoers and surfers helped rescue a teenager and child from a near-drowning at Wye River, after the teen had been attempting to save the child from the water.
Ex-premiership Cat gives back to footy
Kawarren resident and ex-Geelong VFL premiership player Gordon Hynes has received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to Australian rules football.
Superfish makes a splash
Ted Gallagher was one of 80 swimmers who jumped off Lorne’s pier in 1981 as competitors of a brand-new ocean race.
Quarterly surveys for Corangamite Shire
Corangamite Shire Council will check in with its residents more often, by moving to quarterly satisfaction surveys.