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Passion for saving lives remains despite life-changing injury
While lying in his Melbourne rehabilitation bed, almost three months after his life changed in an instant, James Carew is helping co-ordinate Victoria’s flood response.
SHOW SHOCK: Major event cancelled thanks to waterlogged land
The Colac Show has taken a hit for the third year in a row, after wet weather forced the hand of committee members, cancelling the event once again.
Big wishlist for school upgrade
Cobden Technical School has 6.6 million reasons to hope for Labor success in next month’s state election.
Minister to exit state politics
Upper House Member for Western Victoria Jaala Pulford is not seeking re-election, after 12 years in parliament.
Funding bowls them over
Cricketers, baseballers and other community users at Colac’s Eastern Reserve are celebrating a windfall that will help pay for their priority-one indoor training facility.
Authorities warning for potential floods
Authorities are warning Colac and district residents to take care today, with rain likely to cause widespread water level rises.
Responders pleading for a safe week
Amid floods and fillies, Colac’s emergency first responders just want one thing this Melbourne Cup holiday – a long weekend free from road trauma.
Refugee advocates raise plight
Asylum seeker advocates from Colac, Apollo Bay and in between have sat down with Australia’s Immigration Minister to discuss the plight of the region’s refugees.