Articles by: Naomi Newcombe and Trinity Knight
Hopes for milk price increase
Local dairy farmers are hoping for a significant increase in opening milk prices for the upcoming season to compensate for the dry conditions continuing to test the district.
Young creatives share artwork
Young artists have until Friday to enter Colac Otway Shire’s Youth Art Competition.
Schools turn blue for Dolly
Colac secondary students have donned blue to spread kindness and take a stand against bullying.
Duo returns from Kolkata fest
Colac district’s performing tram conductors Roberto D’Andrea and Tony Graham have returned from their trip to Kolkata for a tram festival.
Youngster bikes for brain cancer
A 12-year-old has pedalled from Mildura to Camperdown to raise more than $25,000 for brain cancer research.
Mums and daughters team up
Three sets of Mums and daughters are kicking goals side by side this season.
Packing bags to support children
Backpacks with essential items will help children requiring foster care.
Residents back ban on coaches
Kennett River residents and visitors want better parking, shared paths, safer pedestrian crossings and landscaping to support native wildlife at the Kennett River.
Wyelangta “fire buffer” space will remain
A forest authority has ended plans for a revegetation project at Wyelangta following talks with residents.
Quiz master returns to his district roots
A nationally-recognised quiz master has dropped into Cobden.
Upcycled fashion art on display
An upcycled clothing art installation at a property in Barwon Downs has displayed creative pieces on three Hills Hoist clothes lines.
More than 300 have break at rest site
More than 300 people have stopped into Colac’s Driver Reviver site over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends for a cup of tea or coffee, a biscuit, a toilet break and a chat.
Circular waste class to come
Corangamite Shire Council and Sustainability Victoria are running a free Circular Economy 101 workshop to help local businesses repurpose waste while boosting profits.
Generational home sells at Birregurra
A 360-hectare farm at Birregurra has been sold for the first time in more than 100 years.
Dry period impacts district water pipes
Dry weather conditions across Colac Otway Shire have contributed to an increased rate of water main leaks and bursts.
Fire forum draws local crowd
About 100 community members have heard from a bushfire forum in Colac.
Students honour their service
Hundreds of Colac district public school students have gathered to honour the region’s service men and women.
Funds for furry friend homing
The State Government has announced $1.27 million to provide vital rehoming services for cats and dogs.
Region records top work injury claims
WorkSafe data shows that the Barwon south-west region had the highest number of work-related injury claims in regional Victoria last year.
Information sought on illegal river opening
The Corangamite Catchment Authority is calling out to anyone with information about recent illegal estuary openings in Lorne.
More hay relief for local farmers
A rural financial counsellor said there were charged emotions when a convoy of trucks delivered hay relief for drought-stricken farmers across Colac Otway shire.
Free driving refresher for senior motorists
Older Colac drivers can take part in a free community course to refresh their driving skills and knowledge.
Coalition declares gas plan
The Coalition is promising to deliver cheaper energy to Wannon households through a national gas plan if elected.
More policies announced
The Coalition is pledging to invest more money into regional and rural healthcare, childcare and infrastructure if elected.
