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Authorities remove boat
Parks Victoria has removed a wrecked boat from a beach near Johanna.
Picture returns to family
An image is worth a thousand words – and a century-old photograph of a couple’s wedding anniversary has a story to tell.
Maternity ward fight steps up
Colac district parents and expectant parents will attend a rally calling for Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward to remain open, after its upcoming closure caused community outrage.
Brigade worried about Powercor wait times
Apollo Bay fire authorities say they could have longer wait times to manage power-related fire emergencies after Powercor changed its services to a Colac-based team.
Backups for medicine shortage
Blooms The Chemist has reassured its Colac customers that there are no significant impacts on the pharmacy’s antibiotic prescriptions, after the Therapeutic Goods Administration reported an Australian-wide supply shortage.
Funding helps cover VET studies
Victoria is cutting the cost of Vocational Education and Training courses.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Established gardens and significant trees surround this beautifully renovated home on 852 square metres in a leafy neighbourhood at 17 Forbes Street, Colac.
Options on Blue Church corner
State road authorities are still exploring options to upgrade a dangerous Colac intersection to improve road safety.