Articles by A Staff Reporter
Enthusiast suggests station cafe
Barongarook’s Donald Walker says a steam train’s trip through Colac has showcased a potential tourist attraction which would bring people to the region.
Colac teen receives state award
Colac’s Nena Washington joined the state’s top-performing students at the Premier’s VCE Awards yesterday, which recognised her achievement in media last year.
Botanic garden bats could carry deadly disease
The state’s health authority has warned Colac and district residents not to handle bats, which can carry diseases including the deadly bat lyssavirus.
Magistrate warns man of one-punch reality
A magistrate has warned a Camperdown man about the reality of one-punch fatalities after the 21-year-old faced court on charges relating to drunken violence.
Bus smashes into window
An empty tourist bus which smashed a shopfront window in Apollo Bay has sparked calls for designated tourist-vehicle parking areas in the coastal town.
Turbines on track for turning
Turbines at the Mount Gellibrand wind farm will turn for the first time this month in preparation for electricity generation.
Otways trail closure concern
A lack of proposed funding and mounting maintenance could result in the partial closure of a regional tourist attraction, according to a Colac Otway Shire councillor.
Beeac’s brolgas inspire state
A Beeac Primary School project which spread the word of a threatened species and involved the winder community will feature in Education Week.