Articles by A Staff Reporter
Housing, health on Corangamite minds
Around 90 people from across the Corangamite Shire have asked for more affordable housing, health services, public transport and environmental protection to be included in a new council plan.
Cash-in opportunity in recycling scheme
Community members across the district have a chance to cash in big while keeping the community clean through a statewide recycling program.
Service is coaches for next two weeks
Coaches will replace trains on Colac’s rail line from today to April 13 while maintenance and infrastructure works are completed.
Record-low rain in Otways last year
The Colac Otway Shire has a dry outlook for the year ahead, while Cape Otway has seen its driest year on record.
Patronage dip is from fewer trips
An advocate for the Colac to Lorne summer bus says a reduction in service days in 2024-25 has impacted final patronage figures.
Farmer faces more charges
A Colac district farmer will return to court today charged with further animal cruelty offences.
Bay golfers to play 100 holes for fundraiser
When Apollo Bay locals tee up to put cancer in the spotlight through one of golf’s great challenges next week, their source of inspiration will be alongside them on the fairways.
Driver learns $1200 lesson
A Taiwanese learner driver caught driving in Colac without his supervising driver must pay a $1200 fine.