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Soldier’s own words from First World War
“I’ve been in bushfires in the Otways, galloped through them to try and help someone. It was the same feeling. The same – not frightened – strain, as you might say.”
French link to artist’s inspiration
Camperdown artist Carol Eagle has a keen interest in marrying history and clay to create homages to her French and Australian ancestry.
Fete boosts coast brigade
The return of Wye River CFA’s Easter fete has united community members and holidaymakers, while raising $13,000 for the town’s fire brigade.
Nurse back from Pacific post
A Lorne nurse unit manager has again put his hand up to assist a neighbouring country with its response to a COVID-19 outbreak – this time in Vanuatu.
Labor man backs renewables
A Wannon Federal election candidate hopes to tap into the potential of the renewable energy sector to create more jobs in the region.
Council remains quiet about $350,000 spend
Colac Otway Shire Council is keeping shtum about whether it will be able to recoup an extra $350,000 that it paid to redo a Colac sports oval upgrade.
Camperdown vaccination centre closes
South West Healthcare will close Camperdown’s COVID-19 vaccination centre, following low vaccination numbers in the past couple of months.
Bulla stays cautious as restrictions ease
Bulla Dairy Foods chief Allan Hood has welcomed an easing of COVID restrictions but says the company will continue to closely monitor any local outbreaks to respond quickly and protect employees’ health and safety.