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National honour for history lover
Camperdown’s James “Jim” Wilson, a lifelong collector and historian, has received an Australia Day honour for his commitment to his community.
Posthumous medal for pipe band leader
Cobden’s Richard “Doug” Moore has earned national recognition for his musical dedication as part of an Australia Day honour.
Dedicated Cobden teen earns shire-wide award
Cobden’s Willoughby Perriss is Corangamite Shire’s 2023 young citizen of the year.
Cr Jamie Bell’s departure leaves vacancy
Colac Otway Shire Council will have its second countback in weeks to fill a councillor vacancy, after Jamie Bell announced his resignation.
Guilty plea for motorist
A Colac woman caught driving under the influence of cannabis will treat her problem through a drug-based community correction order.
Licence revoked for learner driver
A learner driver who was doing twice the speed limit while evading police has lost his licence for 18 months and must undertake a community correction order to treat his drug problem.
Order of Australia for chair
“I feel honoured and also very humbled to be awarded the Order of Australia medal; it’s something that was totally unexpected, something that I will treasure for the rest of my life.”
Interstate interest in dog trials
Deans Marsh’s annual dog trials event were “just perfect” after a record-breaking crowd, interstate competitors and ideal weather made a great combination.