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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.
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.
Shake-up for shire wards
Both Surf Coast and Corangamite Shire councils are facing shake-ups of their electoral systems, with the Victorian Electoral Commission starting a review of the shires on Wednesday.
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.
Celebrations for new citizens
Ten new Australians from seven different countries have celebrated their new Australian citizenships at a ceremony in Colac.
New service will help navigate the aged-care system
Four organisations have received approval to offer a Care Finder service in Western Victoria to help connect older people with aged-care services.
Gastro outbreak
Great Ocean Road Health has closed its Apollo Bay facility to visitors following a gastroenteritis outbreak.