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Anger course for threat
A Ballarat man must complete an anger management course for threatening to call his mother to slit a victim’s throat.
Teen avoids record
A teenager has avoided a criminal record for violence that caused terror to witnesses.
Commended for commitment
Field and Game Australia has honoured Colac’s Terry McCrickard and Robert Fisk.
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.