Articles by: Zac McCarthy
Final chance for Colac man after breaching orders
A Colac man has been given one last chance to change his behaviour and stop using drugs.
Police appeal for witnesses to collision
Colac Police are calling for information on a city collision between a car and mobility scooter.
Final results shock Colac sports star
Colac and district senior footballer Tully Borgia has had to balance his sport with study this year, but it’s all paid off.
New agency unlocks outdoor experiences
The Victorian Fisheries Authority and the Game Management Authority will no longer exist as separate agencies with the State Government announcing a new one-stop-shop.
Extra drug testing to stop impaired drivers
Colac Highway Patrol has welcomed a $21.1 million funding boost that will increase drug testing, free up officer time from paperwork and improve police technology.
Court extends suspension for speedster
A suspended South Australian driver caught travelling at 124 kilometres an hour on the Princes Highway is off the roads for an extra month for his misbehaviour.
Beware of bluebottles at Apollo Bay beaches
Increasing reports of bluebottle jellyfish washing up at Apollo Bay has led a coastal authority to issue a warning to beachgoers.
Suspended P-plater to pay $400
A 36-year-old Colac P-plater caught driving while suspended will be off the road for the next four months and must pay a $400 fine.
Recognition for safety efforts
Two Colac and district sporting clubs have been rewarded for their strong promotion of road safety.
Dux says work hard, trust teachers
A wave of relief washed over Colac Secondary College’s Jack Alexander-Provan after waking up to his ATAR score of 93.65.
Teen rewarded for year of hard work
Apollo Bay’s Teyvia Williams has already represented Australia in cross-country and secured a sports scholarship at Melbourne University. Now she’s Colac and district’s top VCE student.
Mystery Lorne liquid deemed safe
A mysterious neon-green substance that appeared in a Lorne waterway is nothing to be concerned about, an environmental authority says.
Emergency services grants give vital assistance
Twelve Colac and district volunteer and emergency services groups will receive a share of more than $1.4 million in State Government funds, with Colac SES and Lorne CFA the biggest winners.
TEENAGERS LOG OFF: Mixed reactions on new ban
Colac’s Ted Hay is 14 and uses Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat to talk to his friends and scroll online platforms. But as the social media ban rolls out from today, he won’t be allowed to access accounts for another two years.
More accessibility needed
A Colac support group has marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities, but they say more needs to be done locally.
Spike in water rescues, ‘high risk’ in region
Lorne’s Surf Life Saving Club captain has a clear message for swimmers this summer after rescues more than tripled last year.
Frogs score back-to-back wins
Ecklin has taken its second win in a row after a rain-affected game had them chase a reduced Woorndoo total. Plus, the wrap-ups from the weekend's rain affected games.
Pennyroyal White prevails against teammates
Pennyroyal White continues its dominance at the top of the ladder after winning the Pennyroyal showdown.
TOP STUDENTS: Colac school reaps rewards of new teaching method
A Colac primary school has nabbed a top spot in an elite list of 21 regional schools with well above average NAPLAN results.
Cars collide in Colac’s CBD
A two-car crash in Colac’s central business district was the result of a driver confusing the green and red traffic light colours, police say.
State honours for educators
Two Lake Colac School teachers have been recognised for their outstanding work.
Renowned replica stops by city
A replica of the first car to circumnavigate Australia has come to Colac, celebrating 100 years since achieving the feat.
Colac riders conquer the Nullarbor
For most Australian motorcyclists, riding across the Nullarbor Plain is a dream and for a Colac motorist and his partner, this dream became a reality.
Drop in Schoolies across the coast
Lorne is preparing for the class of 2025 to arrive, despite reporting a decline in the number of school leavers bookings in recent years.
