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Grass slashed on fire track
A fire access track near Irrewarra has had urgent slashing to vegetation after a local firefighter told Colac Otway Shire Council that it was in a “serious state of disrepair”.
Cherished toys sold for RCH
From teddy bears, puppies and rabbits to pandas, elephants and gorillas, Elliminyt’s Lachlan Cardinal has collected about 600 stuffed animals during his life.
Post shake-up for Deans Marsh
Deans Marsh is losing its postal services, with the town’s general store saying it needs to pull out of the service to keep its main business alive.
Period product appeal
Hygiene and sanitary products are items that many people take for granted, but for some women and girls experiencing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence, they are an item that can be a stretch to afford.
Fears for Apollo Bay skatepark’s future
Apollo Bay locals fear the days are numbered on the town’s community-driven skatepark along the foreshore following discussions with a coastal authority about its future.
Lend a hand to clean-up
Colac and district residents can roll up their sleeves and pull on some gloves this weekend to help clean up the community.
Soil cleanup causes stink
Chemical smells wafting from construction work in Colac’s Wilson Street are the result of work to clean up contaminated soil.
Driver caught in burning truck
The quick-thinking actions of an off-duty fire captain, his boss and a nearby motorist have saved the life of a cement truck driver, after his truck rolled and caught fire at Simpson.