Articles by A Staff Reporter
Dry start to winter for district
Colac and district rainwatchers say the district’s had one of its driest Junes on record, with the gauges catching well below the monthly average.
Council wants bypass inquiry
Colac civic leaders want to know the economic and social impact of a Colac bypass, before any push to move the Princes Highway.
Barwon Water confirms impact of bore pumping
Barwon Water has confirmed that pumping groundwater from a Barwon Downs borefield has impacted the water flow to Boundary Creek.
Heart disease research looks at rural lifestyles
A Colac district dietician hopes her research into heart disease can lessen the burdens of disadvantaged rural patients with the condition.
Forrest might receive new sewerage system
A Forrest business owner has welcomed news that authorities are investigating a wastewater system for the town.
Drug-dealing mum sentenced to prison
A Camperdown woman will spend the next three months in jail after a crime spree earlier this year.
Group plans to build new men’s centre
A new men’s shed is on the cards for Apollo Bay, with a newly formed organisation gathering members and funding to establish the centre.
Animal rights radio for former activist
Barongarook’s Felicity Andersen hopes her new radio show will generate conversations about the relationship between people and animals in the Colac district.