Articles by: A Staff Reporter
Nominations open for Footy’s Favourite Farmer
Do you know a Colac and district farmer who works hard, looks out for others and backs their local footy and netball club like no other?
Criticism for emergency app
Colac’s State MP says a truck spill that closed the Princes Highway for more than half a day should have been reported on the state emergency notification website.
Simpson faces defining month after solid start
Simpson is preparing for a tough month of football as the Tigers brace for a challenging run against some of the competition’s top sides.
Accessible program extended for users
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has extended its accessible beaches program until the start of winter.
Plate day protects motorists
RoadSafe Otway is encouraging Colac and district residents to give their mum the gift of safe number plates this Mother’s Day.
Reminder for fire protection
Fire services across the state are warning of the fire risk of everyday household products after a recent significant incident in north-east Melbourne saw a family lose their home in a fire linked to a lithium-ion battery charger.
Proceed with caution during tax time planning
The Australian Taxation Office is warning Colac and district residents to avoid incorrect or misleading information ahead of tax time.
Landslip works cause traffic delays in Otways
Motorists travelling through some Otways and coastal areas can expect potential delays as landslip geotechnical works get underway.
District turning blue for Dolly
Colac and Elliminyt have been named as the top Victorian postcode leading donations to national anti-bullying campaign Dolly’s Dream.
Eleven hospitalised in crash
A man has been airlifted to Melbourne while 10 others have received emergency treatment following a head-on collision along a section of the Great Ocean Road at Gellibrand Lower.
Offal incident costs transport company
A Moonee Ponds transport company has received a $4070 fine from EPA Victoria for a spill of blood and animal residue on the Princes Highway near Camperdown earlier this year. The incident took place at Gnotuk on February 21 when the truck was travelling to a composting facility in Camperdown after being collected from a […]
Check blood pressure
Colac and district residents are encouraged to take 10 minutes out of their day for a potentially life-saving blood pressure check.
Boards unite in priorities
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and Wannon Water have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement.
Birregurra roadworks scheduled to start
Road safety improvement works are set to begin this week on Birregurra’s Conns Lane.
Bulla payment for additional support
Bulla Dairy Foods has introduced a temporary support payment for its milk suppliers.
Law to protect journalism
Regional news publishers have welcomed the release of draft News Bargaining Incentive legislation and urged all Members of Parliament, regardless of party, to support its passage.
Residents’ priorities feature in proposal
Colac Otway residents can now have their say on the council’s draft 2026-27 budget.
Heavy tanker assists region
Winchelsea Fire Brigade says its newest heavy tanker proved essential across what was a busy fire season.
Crews to revamp Marengo Beach
Marengo Beach is set for an upgrade this month.
Opposition reveals fuel plan
The Federal Coalition has announced a plan to double Australia’s fuel reserves and deliver at least one billion litres of new fuel storage to build long-term resilience against future supply shocks in Wannon.
Police prepare report for coroner after Bay death
Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the discovery of a body at Apollo Bay’s harbour.
Trains set to return sooner
Trains on the Warrnambool Line are set to return a week early, following the ahead-of-schedule completion of a critical rail maintenance blitz.
Research discovers true age of Apostles
Scientists at the University of Melbourne have uncovered how the Twelve Apostles were formed and found that they are younger than initially understood.
MP jets off on Taiwan trip
Wannon MP Dan Tehan is visiting Taiwan this week, aiming to “strengthening the enduring partnership” with Australia.
