emergency services

  • Community wrapping around road crash responders

    It has been a horror few weeks for road trauma in Colac and district, including six serious crashes in six days.

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  • Long weekend for local crews

    Emergency services have had a busy long weekend clearing trees along the Great Ocean Road and fighting fires at Stonyford, all in the sweltering heat.

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  • Severe weather impacts district roads

    Motorists are being warned to take care this week, with branches and debris likely to remain strewn across district roads after wild weather conditions.

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  • Funding for emergency crews

    Wurdale’s County Fire Authority has received a funding boost from the State Government to upgrade its emergency equipment and facilities.

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  • Fallen tree is a labour pain

    An expectant mum heavily in labour had a rough drive to hospital in Colac, with a tree blocking the road.

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  • Praise for selfless first responders

    A team of Simpson community first responders has notched up nearly 100 callouts in its first year and saved at least two lives.

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  • Man airlifted to Melbourne after Colac crash

    A man suffered serious injuries and two children required treatment following a single-vehicle crash in Colac East yesterday.

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  • Firies sound tribute

    If you hear sirens this evening don’t be alarmed – instead, take a moment to pay your respects.

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