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Wristwatch alert helps to rescue hiker
Police, SES and paramedics worked to rescue a woman on the Great Ocean Walk, after she tripped and injured herself in dense bush.
COVID testing requirements get narrower
A more relaxed approach to COVID-19 testing, tracing, isolating and quarantine arrangements will be the new normal for Victorians, after National Cabinet redefined coronavirus close contacts.
Volunteers happy with Driver Reviver’s revival
Colac’s Driver Reviver has impressed two English travellers after a slow but successful Christmas and new year period.
Lily’s determined to be mobile
A custom-made wheelchair would give Colac’s Lily Alford her independence back.
FIRE SCOURGE: Fireworks spark blaze during a busy weekend
Illegal fireworks have sparked a grass and shrub fire that threatened a popular campsite, as a series of blazes kept Colac district firefighters busy over the new year period.
Drink and speed charges after New Year’s incidents
A Birregurra motorist is in hot water after police detected him driving unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol.
Surging demand for virus tests
Health services and authorities are continuing to ask for patience and kindness towards healthcare workers as demand for COVID-19 testing across the Colac district persists and wait times blow out.
Genetic research to keep cows cool
Agriculture researchers are one step closer to unlocking a genetic code for more heat-resistant cows.