Articles by A Staff Reporter
Acting chief appointed
Colac Otway Shire Council will have a temporary chief executive after next week, with councillors appointing Robert Dobrzynski to the role.
Woman injured in collision
A Colac grandmother and her granddaughter were lucky to escape critical injury yesterday when a truck and the van they were travelling in crashed in Armstrong Street yesterday.
Mansion work progresses
Balnagowan Lifestyle Village developer Leigh Rich has reassured Colac’s community that development is on track and that he hopes to have an open day next month.
Colac square has lost second public event
Red tape and pressure on volunteers have contributed to the cancellation of a second event at Colac’s Memorial Square.
Persistence paying off for company founder
Zoe Hudgell says the success of Colac’s Red Door Dance and Theatre Company is reflective of her persistence and the talent of Colac district performers.
Otway coaching duo re-commits for 2018
The good news has continued for Otway Districts with senior football coaches Tom Mullane-Grant and Zach Hickleton re-committing for a third season in 2018.
Reckless driver dad appeals jail sentence
A Colac district man whose driving “caused mayhem” endangering lives on the Princes Highway will appeal a seven-month jail sentence.
Colac Show returning after flooding setback
Colac Show organisers say Colac’s annual show will be back bigger and better than ever this year, after flooding forced the show’s cancellation last year.