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Celebrity chef visits Lorne
Lorne locals were enjoying a quiet, typical Friday night at the Aquatic and Angling Club, until the arrival of a surprise guest no-one saw coming.
Man sentenced for lashing out at hospital
A Colac man who got impatient at Colac’s hospital and punched the reception window while intoxicated has been ordered to treat his alcohol addiction.
Donations needed to save lives
Statistically speaking, Gellibrand’s Wendy Howard has saved up to 327 lives. That’s because every blood donation can save up to three lives – and Wendy dropped into the Red Cross blood van in Colac yesterday for her 109th donation.
Youth program is secured
Arts, music and more are on the agenda for young people in Colac Otway Shire, thanks to a three-year funding win.
Teen to pay for thefts
A 17-year-old must repay more than $250 for items she stole from a retail store.
Bunnings bandit must repay store
A man who pocketed tools while wandering Colac’s Bunnings must pay $413 in fines and repayments for the stolen items.
Busy beaches but no local rescues
Apollo Bay beach rescuers say it’s one of the busiest seasons they’ve seen, but fortunately people are playing safe by the waters.
Otways death: man identified
Police have identified the man who died at an Otways recreational course as a 40-year-old man from Highton.
