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New Wannon election candidates
Two new candidates have put their hands up for the seat of Wannon ahead of next month’s Federal Election.
Shearing team really clicks together
A young gun crew of shearers in the Colac district are ending the season on a high after travelling state-wide and setting personal records.
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.