Articles by A Staff Reporter
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.
Vandals damage memorials at Colac Cemetery
Vandalism of graves at Colac Cemetery has shocked a Colac family preparing to mark the first anniversary of their mother’s death.
Three crashes in five days at intersection
A notorious Colac district crossroad was yesterday the scene of its third serious crash in five days.
Call to fix fatality intersection
Colac district residents are calling on road authorities to improve a notorious intersection after three crashes in five days at the crossroads, including a fatality.
Horror holidays on Colac district roads
Two people have died in separate crashes and multiple people seriously injured in more than eight collisions across the Colac district over the Christmas holiday period.
Council waiting to appoint new chief
Colac Otway Shire ratepayers and residents will have to wait until next year to find out who will take on the role of chief executive officer.