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Community rallies behind Barb
A Winchelsea wildlife shelter has felt the warmth of community support, after people raised more than $1700 to help keep the shelter open.
Special swim in mum’s memory
Admiration grows the more Apollo Bay’s Dan Holthouse explains his drive to tackle one of the world’s toughest ocean swims as a tribute to his late mother.
Renewed BMX push as tracks get torn up
Colac Otway Shire Council has pumped the brakes on the community’s passion to create makeshift BMX tracks, but Colac bike enthusiasts are pushing for a permanent solution.
Right recipe for success
Pirron Yallock farmers Ulke and Sarah De Kleine have created “just the right mix” for healthier cows and optimised dairy production.
Firefighters control grass blaze quickly
Emergency crews have responded to a grass fire at Winchelsea south.
Couple escapes injury near Gellibrand
A young couple are “counting their lucky stars” after escaping injury when an otherwise healthy large tree fell on the car they were travelling in.
Record price at stud’s auction
Ennerdale Herefords recorded a record price of $42,000 at its 53rd annual bull sale.
Grants for boat facilities
Applications are open for a $3-million state grants program to improve boating infrastructure or to dredge waterways.