Articles by A Staff Reporter
Angle grinder sparks farm blaze
A Country Fire Authority member is reminding people to have firefighting equipment on hand after crews attended two blazes within the Colac district on Wednesday.
Call for a permanent intersection solution
Barwon Downs Fire Brigade captain Gavin Brien says VicRoads’ safety improvements at a Birregurra south crash hotspot are a start but not an ideal long-term solution.
Minister to make resort ruling
State Planning Minister Richard Wynne has “called in” an application for a proposed $70-million resort near Apollo Bay.
Golf helps local man overcome depression
A Colac district golfer says taking up the sport almost 10 years ago at Colac Golf Club saved his life.
Online help to identify shoplifter
Colac business Sportspower is thanking Colac police and the community for helping identify a shoplifter and wants people to know there are consequences for thieving.
Burnt home remains derelict
Colac Otway Shire Council has allowed owners of a Colac home to leave the property in a derelict condition because owners have been “working very proactively with council”.
Hare Krishnas proud to remain in district
“Initially there was a lot of objection, but now, just after being here for 30 years, now we’re kind of loved by the community.”
Fire tears through house
A Lorne house has been gutted after a fire ripped through the property in the early hours of New Year’s Day.