News
Quick response to Colac gas leak
An accidental gas leak in Colac’s Imperial Drive on Wednesday was brought under control within five minutes.
No conviction for meth mum
A mother in her mid-30s has avoided a criminal conviction in court for a police raid on her house that found more than 20 grams of meth.
Speeding drug mum avoids jail
A 36-year-old mother has avoided jail and been given one more chance to curb her drug habit after being caught speeding along the Princes Highway on drugs with trafficking supplies in her car.
Driver without interlock avoids conviction, fined
A man who drove a truck through Colac without his required alcohol interlock device fitted in the vehicle has avoided jail and received a $900 fine.
Council deflects quarry concerns
Colac Otway Shire Council has directed community questions about the Barongarook sand quarry to Earth Resources Victoria, but will investigate road safety concerns.
Six-year wait for drink-driver
A Melbourne man has been sentenced for a drink driving incident from almost six years ago.
Dream build full of surprises along the Great Ocean Road
It’s hard to imagine a major talking point of Nikki Williams and her husband Graeme’s dream build along the Great Ocean Road in Marengo might not be a rooftop terrace overlooking the Bay, or the 21 tonnes of steel used to create the sleek design.
‘LACK OF ATTRACTION’: Council questions visitor service investment in Colac
A Colac Otway Shire Council discussion paper says Colac is limited as a tourist destination because of the lack of attractions, accommodation options and interpretive information available about the destination.