Awards

  • Winner has plenty of reasons to smile

    A Colac teen has won a $2000 prize, all for shopping local.

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  • Lifesaver honoured after ocean rescue

    Apollo Bay lifesaver Jake Cooper has earned a bravery award for rescuing a man who was drowning in a rip off the town’s main beach.

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  • BEST BUILDER: Apprentice claims state honour

    AN AWARD-WINNING Apollo Bay apprentice carpenter says the best part of his job is seeing the results at the end of each day.

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  • SLAM DUNK: Basketball award for Colac Herald

    The stories and photos of Colac district basketballers have helped the Colac Herald land a state basketball media award.

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  • ODDS ON: Stoneyford teenager tipped to win medal

    STONEYFORD’S Dom Dare’s remarkable cricket season has the teenager as a clear favourite to end his brother Joe’s reign of Bill Johnston Medals.

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  • HIGH ACHIEVEMENT: Bull rider eyes world title

    COLAC bull rider Adam Hinkley has his sights set on a world title following his breakout season in the sport last year.

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  • TRUE LEADER: Talented teacher is our top citizen

    A COLAC district teacher has received Colac Otway Shire Council’s top Australia Day award for her efforts to help young people finish school.

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  • PROTECTING THE PROTECTORS: Defence science work earns national award

    BIRREGURRA’S Simon Oldfield has won one of Australia’s top honours for his career helping scientists develop better programs and technology for the defence force.

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