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Women grow leadership skills
Colac’s Megan Thompson has graduated from a program which provides local women with disabilities with the skills to become a leader.
Solar panels part of climate change project
Planning is underway to install solar panels at Winchelsea Community House, as part of Surf Coast Shire Council’s Climate Emergency Response Plan.
New health exec a people person
Colac Area Health’s new executive director of people and culture Angela Flett is focused on upskilling current staff members and attracting new workers to the healthcare service.
Roundabout halts crashes
There have been no vehicle crashes causing injury recorded at the site of a $4.9-million roundabout near Birregurra, since its installation to improve safety almost two years ago.
Pedestrian crossing funds for busy Apollo Bay street
A priority pedestrian crossing project for Apollo Bay’s Pascoe Street can take the next step after receiving $25,000 in state funding.
National medal for brewers
A Forrest cidery has received praise for its products, winning a gold medal in the National Australian Cider Awards.
“Little appetite” for service
Colac Area Health’s chief executive Fiona Brew says there is little appetite in the healthcare industry for decentralised pathology services.
Work to begin on boat ramp
Work will start next week to install a new boat ramp at the south beach at Camperdown’s Lake Bullen Merri.