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Rural Scene news in brief
A warning on native vegetation removal, and two programs to attract workers to the dairy industry feature in today’s rural news.
Man charged over stabbing
Police have charged and bailed a Colac man who allegedly stabbed another man near Colac’s Wilson Street.
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Family left homeless amid housing crisis
A homeless woman and her two sons say they’ve applied for up to 150 houses across the Western District, and now they’re living out of a Colac motel and their vehicle.
Candidates take an interest in hospice
Colac’s Anam Cara House has welcomed a visit from state election candidates this week.
Cobden Health cash pledge
Cobden’s community-owned hospital has received another major election boost.
Youths share artistic talents
Colac and district teens have had an artistic introduction to the shire’s new youth officer.
Push to stop seismic blasting
An Apollo Bay petition to stop seismic testing nationwide is gathering steam, garnering more than 600 signatures so far.