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Heartbreaking $7000 hacking
Geoff Browes never thought he could fall for a scam, but after losing more than $7000 he wants to warn people of how easy it is to fall victim.
Maternity closure devastating
A pregnant Colac district mum says the announcement that Geelong’s Epworth Hospital would officially close its maternity unit at the end of March is a huge step backwards for regional south-west Victoria.
Free training expands for south-west
More Colac and district students can now access free TAFE courses, with the State Government expanding the program’s eligibility.
Wind farm community grants scheme opens
Applications are now open for Colac and district community groups and students as part of the Mount Gellibrand Wind Farm Community Grants and Scholarship program.
School zone speeders draw police attention
Speeding motorists have been ignoring 40kmh school speed zones in Colac this week, with police detecting a dozen speeders outside schools.
Police cracking down on drink and speed
Colac police breath tested more than 1600 motorists across the long weekend, detecting two drink drivers, in a busy period on the region’s roads.
Councillors demand oversight of caravan park lease
A Colac Otway Shire Council meeting that aimed to set a caravan park’s accommodation fees has ended in a wider discussion about the future management of Lake Colac Holiday Park.
Exciting night for Tigers fans
Dinner with Richmond chief Brendon Gail capped off a whirlwind week for Tigers mad AFL fans and Apollo Bay locals Fiona and Adrian Davidson.
