Articles by A Staff Reporter
Push for new toilets for Memorial Square
Colac’s Memorial Square will have new public toilets under a plan that’s gained the support of Colac Otway Shire councillors.
Comedians join marriage fight
Two Australian comedians who created a documentary about homophobia in Colac have shifted their attention to marriage equality in their latest project.
Burglar appeals prison sentence
A magistrate told a Colac man he will “roll the dice” when he appears at the County Court to appeal a six-week jail sentence.
Boost for nurses’ skills
A state-wide education and consultancy support program is helping a Colac aged care facility provide end-of-life care to patients.
Otways man appeals four months’ prison
An Otways man is on appeal bail after a magistrate sentenced him to four months in jail after police found him hiding with an illegal gun.
Netball team prevails in up-and-down contest
Colac‘s 17-and-under netball representatives have come out 11-goal winners in a tough interleague clash against Horsham and district on the weekend.
Police seek man after burglaries
Colac police have released an image of a man who they want to speak to in relation to burglaries at Colac’s Murray Square Arcade last week.
Pupils lead the way on ditching plastic
A Birregurra school pupil is leading the charge to make the Colac district “a cleaner and greener place”.