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Former health chief honoured
A former Colac hospital boss has received one of Rotary’s highest honours.
Thwaita’s terrific turf showcases passion
Luscious lawn, glowing grass, terrific turf – whatever you want to call it – James Thwaites’ lawn is the most famous patch of grass in Colac.
Students boost nursing care
Great Ocean Road Health will benefit from new registered nursing and midwifery students, as part of a government investment to support the state’s healthcare workforce.
Call for council to buy offsets
Colac Otway Shire Council should buy more than 1500 tonnes of certified carbon offsets to hit its net zero greenhouse emissions target for last year, a councillor says.
Pokies players lose $9 million
Fewer COVID-19 lockdowns in the latest financial year meant a 53-per-cent hike in pokies losses in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires, new data shows.
Petrol prices stuck too high
Colac motorists should shop around for the best fuel price, as prices stay put at their record highs, despite prices dropping in other areas, an expert says.
Shire awards could stay part of Kana
Colac Otway Shire’s celebrated community awards should be handed out at Colac Kana Festival in 2023 and beyond, a report recommends.
Beacon approval needed
Plans to reinstate an old maritime beacon at Marengo are progressing, but officials will need the tick of approval from multiple state authorities before works can commence.