Articles by: Third Party Contributor and Alison Martin
Storm recovery assistance available
Colac Otway and Surf Coast are among 28 councils eligible for disaster recovery funding in the wake of the wild storms that lashed Victoria over the past month
Preserving old butcher shop memories
Do you love visiting your local Colac butcher shop, serving only the best quality cuts of meat, and have great memories of the district’s butcher shops that are no longer operating?
Colac Area Health joins vaping battle
Colac Area Health has announced it will collaborate with Colac Otway Shire Council and VicHealth to combat youth vaping in the shire.
Former mayor seeks second term
Current councillor and former mayor Libby Stapleton will seek re-election in the Surf Coast Shire Council, officially nominating for the Otway Range Ward.
Law firm set to wind down
After seven decades of serving the Colac region, the team at Arundell Murray and Ryan are winding down their operations.
Critical role of journalism
As we are about to mark World News Day on September 28, it’s a fitting moment to highlight the critical role that local journalism plays in sustaining our regional, rural, and local communities.
Support for council-operated saleyards
Colac district’s farming community has varying views on sale days and weighing, but there is support for Colac Regional Saleyards to remain in the hands of Colac Otway Shire Council.
Ocean-based Bronze program saved!
Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club has stepped in to save the Bronze Medallion Camp offered to Colac students, providing young locals with an important opportunity to gain valuable skills and provide a vital community service.
Glenfyne man dies in two-vehicle crash
Police are investigating a fatal crash north of Camperdown on Saturday night, which claimed the life of a 35-year-old man from Glenfyne.
Holidays kick off with Golden Gumboot hunt
With school holidays set to kick off tonight, it’s time to prepare for the much-loved annual Golden Gumboot competition starting tomorrow.
Six Corangamite councillors set for re-election
Voters in the new Tandarook Ward will be the only residents or ratepayers in Corangamite Shire completing a ballot next month.
Sixteen Surf Coast candidates
Surf Coast Shire Council has a new electoral structure for voters to navigate next month for the 2024 election, with 16 candidates vying for nine seats at the table.
Latest court news
No penalty for overtaking A Melbourne man illegally overtook a car on double white lines in front of a police car, a court has heard. The man faced Colac Magistrates Court for a charge of failing to keep left of the dividing line. He originally said he would plead not guilty, however after Magistrate Franz […]
Letters to the editor
MP flies the flag On 3 September this year, I celebrated Australian National Flag Day commemorating this historical and proud occasion with The Samuel Griffith Society and the National Flag Association. I acknowledge the dedication of Mr Allan Pidgeon AM, Chair of the National Flag Association to increase appreciation of the history and significance of […]
Otways Biofest explores nature at its best
Learn more and contribute to recording and sharing the amazing wonders of the Otway Ranges through the Otways Biofest this weekend.
Council proud of top town Timboon
Timboon might not have brought a trophy home from Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards but Corangamite Shire leaders are proud the town has held its own against classy competitors.
Cobden kinder named award finalist
Cobden and District Kindergarten is a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Early Years Awards, with its Pathways Program nominated in the Continuity of Early Learning category.
Partnership to tackle vaping
Young people in Corangamite Shire are being encouraged to help each other resist addiction and lung damage caused by vaping.
Forrest treatment plant to improve water quality
Barwon Water says Forrest’s new $8.75-million water-treatment plant is operational, aiming to improve water quality and increase local water security.
Register burn-off reminder
As Colac district residents begin preparing their property for fire season, emergency services are reminding landowners to register any planned burn-offs online, through the Fire Permits Victoria website. Authorities understands that landowners will be looking to take advantage of the spring conditions when rain eased, and they expect a surge in burn-off registrations over the […]
Garden net warning to protect wildlife
Wildlife authorities are uniting to educate gardeners ahead of the spring growing season about grey-headed flying-fox injuries and deaths caused by illegal netting entanglements.
August rain below average despite wild end to winter
Half the entire month’s rainfall in August was unleashed on the Colac district during the final week of winter.
Rural grants for lunches and lawn
A $2500 Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal program grant for Colac Otway Residents Action Group will help ensure vulnerable children do not go hungry at school.
Achievements make memories
Tim Csolle from AKD What is your position/role? Apprentice Master How long have you been with AKD? Seven years – four years as a Fitter and the last three years as Apprentice Master What does a typical day at work involve for you? A typical day for me involves supervising and mentoring AKD Colac’s maintenance […]
