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Call for more support for expectant mothers
A Geelong GP says the closure of Epworth Geelong’s maternity unit will have a big impact on Colac women.
Kana Festival looking for volunteers
Kana Festival officials want volunteers to start rolling up to ensure next month’s circus-themed event can hit the streets of Colac.
Richmond coach at home at Apollo Bay
“He obviously kept it a secret for a while, but now he’s opened the door for everyone else to experience what he’s been able to experience the last few years owning his property down there.”
Campaign to extend coastal bus service
A summer bus service from Colac to Lorne has been a success, Deans Marsh residents say, as they push authorities to extend the service.
Huge milestone for monument
Beeac Primary School students and staff braved the windy and rainy weather on Friday to commemorate 100 years since the unveiling of the town’s war memorial.
Wastewater releases end after dry month
Barwon Water has paused the release of recycled wastewater from its Winchelsea and Birregurra plants into the Barwon River after a relatively dry January.
Roadside firewood ban set to remain in place
Collecting firewood from roadsides will remain prohibited in Corangamite Shire, following a council review that rejected a change to the policy.
Crowds flock to Gellibrand auction day
Hundreds of people turned out to the Gellibrand Recreation Reserve for the return of the town’s trash and treasure auction yesterday. It was the first time the auction has been able to go ahead since November 2019, with COVID scuppering the 2020 and 2021 events, and waterlogging causing organisers to postpone the 2022 event in […]