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Letters to the editor
Citizen of the year, fuel prices, duck hunting, the ABC and the submarine deal come up for debate in today’s letters.
Massive effort for Community Service Award winner
While other people might have stepped back during the pandemic, Colac’s Zoe Hudgell jumped to action, organising fundraisers and online events.
Emotional honour for Birregurra volunteer
Colac Otway’s new citizen of the year Vicki Jeffrey has pledged to be active in the role, continuing her decades of service to the community.
Coastal residents evacuated amid burnoff fears
Kennett River and other coastal residents had to temporarily evacuate their homes amid fears that bush burnoffs could escape and decimate towns during the weekend’s extreme fire weather.
Les hits 102 on the back of a Harley
When a war veteran on the eve of his 102nd birthday asks you to take him on a motorbike joy ride around Colac, there’s no way you could deny him that wish.
Beeac tower set to go live
Beeac’s new mobile phone tower is closer to completion, after workers completed a major part of the project last week.
Police investigate fire carelessness on extreme day
Police will investigate two illegal burns in the Colac district, as the region faced hot and windy weather and high fire danger.
Trader bouncing back from devastating fire
An Apollo Bay business will soon be fully operational again, nearing the two-year anniversary of a devastating blaze which crippled three shopfronts along the main street.