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Information appeal after shooting incident
Armed crime squad detectives are appealing for information as they continue to investigate a non-fatal shooting at Cobden this week.
Authorities probe fatal Cressy collision
Two people who were killed after a freight train struck a car at Cressy earlier this week have been identified as Colac Otway Shire residents.
Operation Amity underway
Police are cracking down on motorists this long weekend, with an increase of traffic expected for the Otways coastal region before school returns next week.
Health service’s historic step
Colac Area Health has officially launched its Reconciliation Action Plan, pledging to provide a stronger healthcare response for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the community.
Mayor calls for improved emergency advice
Colac Otway Shire mayor Jason Schram says flash flood warnings came too late to properly prepare Lorne and Wye River communities.
Great Ocean towed
Fourteen vehicles have been plucked from the ocean in a never-before-seen air retrieval on the Great Ocean Road.
More families making the move
Motor whiz Murray Pigdon is among the new wave of professionals who have chosen to move to Colac Otway Shire.
Long weekend reminder to practise water safety
Colac and district residents are being urged to stay safe around water this long weekend, with authorities warning men in particular that “water and alcohol don’t mix”.
High heat warning issued for Victoria
Colac and district residents are preparing to beat the heat with temperatures predicted to reach higher than 40 degrees in coming days.
Crews praised for fire response
Interstate crews who assisted on the ground and behind the scenes during the Otways bushfires are returning home, with members from near and far working to keep communities safe.
Professionals migrating to Colac Otway Shire
There has been a nearly fourfold increase in people moving to Colac Otway Shire in 12 months, a new report says.
Phenomenon dazzles district
Southern lights across Colac and district have wowed sky gazers thanks to one of the strongest magnetic storms in recent years.
Conviction for string of charges
A Colac woman who breached violence prevention orders and was found with pocketknives, drugs and street signs must complete 50 hours of unpaid community work.
Accused duo to plead not guilty
Two men accused of an armed robbery in Colac will plead not guilty to a string of serious charges.
Nominations in for shire gongs
More than 20 Corangamite Shire residents and groups have been nominated for their contributions to the community in the council’s 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Crews continue clean-up, beaches reopening
Water quality has returned to normal in flood-affected areas between Lorne and Kennett River, a coastal authority says.
Whole town helps with search
The Birregurra community understands just how important it is for the town to have a local doctor.
Business hit in brazen attack
Detectives are investigating a smash-and-grab at a Colac jewellery store, with a burglar making off with about $30,000 worth of stock.
Visitors called back to coast
Business owners across the Great Ocean Road are calling on visitors to come to the region, with a drop in the usual peak sale season following last week’s flash flooding event.
Otways under control
A fire burning in the Otways for more than 10 days has now been contained.
District rocked by train tragedy
Police have described a double railway fatality at Cressy yesterday as “tragic circumstances”.
Community spirit in clean up
Coastal community members have come together for a clean-up at Cumberland River after flash floods left a wreck of debris across the shoreline.
Biggest trials by a long shot
The best of the best turned out to the biggest-ever Deans Marsh Dog Trials on the weekend.
Letters to the editor
Polwarth residents show compassion, resilience The recent fire and flood events across the Polwarth region have tested our communities in ways few could have imagined. While the fires continue to burn and the clean-up effort continues along the coast, I want to take this moment to publicly acknowledge and thank the extraordinary people and organisations […]
