Articles by A Staff Reporter
Park on the path to recovery
Community members are enjoying newly completed paths at Colac’s Joseph Paatsch Reserve, after more than a decade of Colac West Rotary Club working to develop the area.
Bus company’s owner fined after fatal crash
Bus Safety Victoria has fined a bus operator $10,000 after one of his vehicles was involved in a fatal crash on the Great Ocean Road near Glenaire last year.
New reusable bags for fruit and vegies
Colac Otway Shire Council is supporting the reduction of plastic waste in the community with a reusable produce bag initiative, launched next Monday.
Two residents escape burning Colac house
Colac Fire Brigade captain Scott Peschel says a working smoke detector helped saved the lives of two Colac residents whose house was gutted by fire.
Student’s parmas helping farmers
Irrewillipe’s Thomas Riches has cooked up more than 20 parmigianas to raise money to help drought-stricken farmers.
Police welcome security upgrade
Colac police say improvements to Colac’s Memorial Square’s security and lighting will help reduce crime and help them identify offenders.
Fundraiser collects $50,000
Balintore’s Cheryl Lang says achieving her $50,000 Cure Brain Cancer fundraising goal was a bittersweet moment toasted by friends and family.
No all-access toilets in upgrade
Colac Courthouse upgrades will provide a safer courthouse for attendees but not provide all-access toilets for people with disability.