Articles by: Naomi Newcombe
Plans lodged for Bay’s hub
Plans for an Apollo Bay community hub at the site of the town’s former kindergarten have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.
International speeder caught without licence
An international student won’t be steering any road trips for a while, after he was caught at 159 kilometres on the Princes Highway near Warncoort.
Former employee must repay $35K
A former G21 employee must pay back more than $35,000 to the alliance following years of misappropriating funds from the non-profit regional advocacy group.
Consider alternatives, protect online orders
Colac and district residents are being urged to take key steps to protect their online orders from opportunistic thieves.
Alleged driver disputes charge
A district man will contest charges that accused him of being behind the wheel of a car at more than 130 kilometres an hour.
Council proposes evening bus parking ban
Buses would be banned from parking in a section of Colac’s Murray Street during the evening under a new proposal.
First Colac parkrun a success
Colac’s very own parkrun has officially kicked off, with more than 50 people taking part in the inaugural event.
Thanking our force
These are just a few of the faces who help keep our community safe in Colac and district.
Breaking e-scooter rules is costly
Did you know there’s a $300 fine for riding your e-scooter on the footpath. If you’re under 16, that’s another $300. No helmet? $400.
Rex kicks goals at the MCG
Six-year-old Rex Sutherland has capped off his first year in football with a dream come true: playing at the MCG on Grand Final day.
Council approves funds for Lake Colac Holiday Park upgrade
A million-dollar investment project for the Lake Colac Holiday Park will soon be underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council approving its portion of funds for the upgrades.
Safe plate day prevents theft
Colac and district motorists have turned out to a free community event aimed at preventing numberplate thefts.
Alliance departure saves Colac Otway $20K
Colac Otway Shire Council is choosing to leave a south-west alliance, focusing its regional advocacy towards Geelong.
District youth learn media skills from experts
Budding media and marketing moguls have learnt what it takes to work in the industry from Colac and district experts.
Cororooke history project in final stages
A Cororooke history project more than 10 years in the making has reached its final stages.
Explosives man jailed
A man charged with possessing a banned explosives instruction book, steroids, explosives and guns has been sentenced this week.
