Awards
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heroes catch offender during armed robbery
A COLAC man has received a bravery award for helping stop a knife-wielding robber who was threatening people eight years ago.