News
Conviction for Stevensons Falls vandal
A Melbourne man has been convicted after vandalising a public campsite with his mates.
Colac could be prime candidate
Colac’s former top cop says Victoria Police reforms could help bring highly trained officers back to the frontline–and he hopes Colac will be a trial site for the proposed changes.
Locals most common in coastal crashes, figures show
Everyone has a story of a close call on the Great Ocean Road.
Youth will rock house in Colac on Saturday
A music showcase designed and led by Colac Otway Shire youth is ready to rock the socks off audience members this weekend.
Welcoming event for women’s swim
Bluewater Leisure Centre is launching women’s-only swim nights this week to encourage getting active in a safe and welcoming space.
Big weekend for bush riders
Enthusiastic horse riders have braved wet weather to tackle the bush tracks of Barongarook across the weekend.
Second decade for U3A
U3A Colac Otway has marked a special milestone of 20 years filled with learning, friendship and connection to community.
On-farm death not suspicious
A man has been crushed to death in a work-related incident south of Timboon.
Crews respond to electrical incident
Firefighting crews were quick to attend to an electrical fire at a Coragulac shop this week.
Anti-theft event returning
A free program for Colac and district motorists on Sunday aims to prevent numberplate theft.
Apology for aged service mail error
Colac Otway Shire Council says it is investigating a mailing error that occurred earlier this month.
Repairs to begin on system fault
Work crews will be at Forrest’s caravan park from today following a fault with the facility’s wastewater system.
Show them our thanks
Take time to thank the remarkable carers in our region this week.
Council calls for say in projects
Corangamite Shire Council is backing community concerns about a proposed wind farm south-west of Cobden.
Duck count set to be underway
Helicopters will soon be out and about as officials survey the state’s game duck population.
Skills put to test in first Colac challenge
A first-time equestrian event in Colac has left organisers thrilled, with more than 70 riders from across the state taking part.
