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  • Shire awards entries open

    Colac Otway Shire residents have just over two weeks left to nominate outstanding members of the community for this year’s Community Awards.

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  • Beach rescue numbers surge for area

    Great Ocean Road region lifesaving authorities are urging people to remain safe around water as water rescue numbers increase.

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  • Budget bid for surf club

    Campaigners for a $15-million ocean safety school at Apollo Bay have their eyes set on this year’s state budget, following a raft of rescues and drownings across the state.

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  • Coaches will replace trains

    Train line upgrades at Geelong will force Colac and district train passengers onto buses this weekend.

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  • PHOTO SPREAD: Lorne laughs

    Lorne has proven a popular spot for fun in the water during hot weather this week.

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  • Property owners encouraged to host workers

    Surf Coast Shire Council has encouraged Lorne property owners to consider hosting workers on their properties for the town’s peak visitor period.

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  • Upgrade for urgent care ward

    A new short stay unit at Colac Area Health will aim to improve the health service’s urgent care and acute service after a rise of almost 400 urgent care presentations in the past financial year.

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  • Blood van’s donations are growing

    More than 270 people donated blood during Lifeblood’s mobile blood donor van’s visit to Colac.

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