News
Council proposes to stop Colac bat nudging
Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing to cease its bat nudging program and leave the animals where they are in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Illegal fishing siblings convicted for crimes
Two Victorian brothers who illegally fished and falsified commercial catch records for more than 10 months at Apollo Bay have been slapped with 300-hour corrections orders and made to forfeit their $285,000 boat.
Monitor hopeful for new group
An independent municipal monitor appointed to watch Colac Otway Shire Council has released a scathing 31-page report, but says a new-look council provides hope for the future.
District ceremonies to mark Anzac Day
The Colac and district community will come together on Friday at services around the region to commemorate and honour past and present service people.
Lorne thieves to face court
A brazen thief who allegedly stole a charity donation tin from a Lorne supermarket in front of an employee has been arrested and will face court.
Information sought on illegal river opening
The Corangamite Catchment Authority is calling out to anyone with information about recent illegal estuary openings in Lorne.
Pope remembered
Colac Catholic Church’s priest Father Andrew Hayes says the church is deeply saddened by the death of Pope Francis.
Dyson criticises major parties
An independent candidate says the Labor Party has “abandoned” Colac and district’s federal seat.
