Articles by A Staff Reporter
Expansion of brewery receives $1.49-million
The beer was flowing as the State Government announced a $1.49-million funding boost for the Forrest Brewing Company.
Driver ‘gobsmacked’ by reckless decision
Reckless driving by “idiots” on the Great Ocean Road has left an Otways woman “gobsmacked” and calling for road upgrades and better driver education.
Man suffers burns in home fire
A Winchelsea man is in a critical but stable condition after he sustained burns in a house fire at Winchelsea.
Derailment driver fined $640
A magistrate has labelled a train and truck crash at Pirron Yallock a “pure accident”, fining the driver $640 and giving the driver three demerit points.
Flying start for reigning premiers
Reigning premiers Birregurra have defeated Alvie in a commanding 74-point victory in round one of the Colac District Football League 2017 season.
Court upgrade for netballers
The Irrewarra-Beeac Netball Club had an extra celebration during round one of the CDFNL season with the State Government committing $100,000 for facility upgrades.
Man lands in prison for driving offences
A magistrate has sent a strong message to people driving without a licence, sentencing a Camperdown man to a month in jail.
Colac teenagers win junior and senior best-and-fairest awards
Colac basketball rising stars Bailey Scott and Emma Hawker have capped off incredible seasons by winning both senior and junior association best-and-fairest awards this season.