News
Colac EV project is big investment
Public electric vehicle charging sites like the one proposed in Colac’s Bromfield Street could cost more than the average home in the city.
Burns manage fuel loads
Planned burns are continuing to take place across the Colac Otway region as part of a fuel management program.
Iconic motorcycle continuing to purr
Fifty years ago, Honda released its iconic 1000cc Gold Wing motorcycle. The very first bike registered in Australia was owned by Colac’s Graeme Creighton, who proudly reports that it’s still purring today.

Alleged armed robber is banned from driving
A Camperdown man accused of an armed robbery in Colac has been banned from driving and placed on curfew until his next court date.
Research reveals growing crisis for families
For this National Homelessness Week, statistics from multiple charities and organisations have shone a light on families doing it tough.
No serious injuries in head-on crash
Lorne Police say it is “only good fortune” that a head-on crash along a district road did not result in more serious injury or death.
More Colac donors eligible to give blood
Colac and district patients could benefit from a new change to donation rules that is expected to increase vital donation numbers.
Football trip fun will be first event
Colac and district farming families impacted by drought can have a fun day at the footy this Friday.