Articles by Ruby Manson
Drivers ignoring school crossing
A Colac school principal wants drivers to brush up on the rules surrounding school crossings.
Target shooter accidentally shoots foot
A Colac district resident has suffered serious injuries after an accidental discharge of a firearm, prompting a stern safety message from Colac’s police sergeant.
Visitation recovering after libraries’ COVID closure
Colac Library chief Phil Howard expects visitation to bounce back after COVID-19 closed the centre’s doors throughout 2020.
Push for state-wide walking trail
Western Victoria MP Stuart Grimley wants a hiking trail along the entirety of Victoria’s coastline.
$200 tourism vouchers to boost Otways businesses
An Apollo Bay scenic flight pilot says a tourism voucher scheme will deliver help to desperate Colac Otway businesses if it is easy and efficient.
Electric chargers are gaining traction
A Colac Otway producer expects use of the region’s electric car charging stations to increase as Victoria opens up.
More hunters have sights on state’s dear
Hunters are harvesting more deer and more people are hunting, new Game Management Authority statistics show.
Exceptional quality at annual ram sale
Colac’s annual ram sale has met expectations; exceptional quality animals sold to high demand and prices.