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  • Region records top work injury claims

    WorkSafe data shows that the Barwon south-west region had the highest number of work-related injury claims in regional Victoria last year.

    By Trinity KnightApril 25, 2025

  • Workers report pain, psychological distress

    Thirty-nine per cent of Australia’s workforce have reported pain interfering with their work, while 40 per cent have reported psychological distress.

    By A Staff ReporterNovember 25, 2024
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    Mother's Day Classic runners and walkers enjoyed a Mother's Day Classic runners and walkers enjoyed a morning of activity at the Colac Botanic Gardens on Sunday, completing three laps with family and friends. #colacherald #mothersdayclassic #mothersday
    One lucky Colac resident has become the town’s n One lucky Colac resident has become the town’s newest millionaire overnight after winning $3.3 million. The mystery individual took home $3,333,333.34 in Saturday’s TattsLotto Superdraw, and was one of six division one winners across the country in the $20 million draw. Colac Lotto manager Rachael Anderson said the win was exciting news for the store and it was so good to see that the winner was from Colac.
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    @birregurrafnc has continued its rise with the Sai @birregurrafnc has continued its rise with the Saints most complete performance coming at the expense of @otwaydistrictsfnc. The Saints enjoyed a dominant 18.13 (121) to 7.4 (46) win over the Demons at home on Saturday. The victory – Birregurra’s fourth in a row – lifts the Saints into second place on the ladder after five rounds. #colacherald #birregurrafootballnetballclub #otwaydistrictsfootballclub
    The world’s largest torch relay has passed throu The world’s largest torch relay has passed through Colac, and district, sharing its message of peace and goodwill. The @thepeacerun is an international event founded in 1987 and has completed more than 600,000 kilometres across 150 countries. The relay has met with world leaders and inspirational figures including Nelson Mandela and Mother Theresa, and is currently on a 15,000-kilometre journey around Australia.
    The Colac district league has locked in its initia The Colac district league has locked in its initial senior representative netball squad for this year’s interleague clash. The team will take on the Geelong district league on the King’s Birthday long weekend on June 9 at Winchelsea. **UPDATE** - Apollo Bay had nominated Hannah McDonald and Jayde Bertrand, while Otway Districts has nominated Brooke Hawkins. See tomorrow’s paper for more. #colacherald #cdfnl #interleaguenetball
    Young artists have until Friday to enter Colac Otw Young artists have until Friday to enter Colac Otway Shire’s Youth Art Competition. Stonyford district sisters Megan and Jess Black are among talented young creators who have submitted their work. The competition encourages people aged 12 to 25 to showcase their creative masterpieces for the chance to win prizes. The competition is open to young people who live, work and study within the shire. #colacherald #colacotwayshire #youthartcompetition
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    Mother's Day Weekend jam packed with all of the Colac District sport. From high-flying Sketch in the boxing, Colac Braves, Rovers Soccer and CDFNL Round 5, make sure that you stay up to date with all of the regions' sporting news
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