News
Ready to rock at Lake Colac
Colac’s Charlie Gaylard is eager to wow crowds at tomorrow’s Christmas by the Lake event.
Shire’s home crunch: Region reporting few affordables
A Colac charity worker says people are moving away from Colac Otway Shire to seek more affordable housing.
College flourishing in year of education
A state-of-the-art science building and a dive into marine life have rounded up a standout year for Lorne P-12 College.
Speedster to lose licence
A Colac woman caught doing 137 kilometres an hour on the Princes Highway in an 80kmh zone will wait until February before her 12-month licence suspension starts.
Minister refutes CFA funding slash
Reports of an almost $70m cut from the CFA are wrong, Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes writes.
Thief must pay $1217
A Colac man who stole an electric bike from Coles must pay more than $1000 to the victim.
Students celebrate end of anxious wait
Relief washed over Trinity College Year 12 students Amber Cain, Aanlin Cheeran and Ava Tobin when they received their final study scores.
Barwon episodes above state rate
Rates of seclusion episodes in the Barwon region have reached almost three times the statewide rate, data reveals.
$100k theft from Skenes
Worksite thieves have stolen windows and frames worth $100,000 from a house under construction at Skenes Creek.
Bunnings bandit at court
A Colac district man has avoided a criminal conviction for a theft at a Colac store.
Advocacy group concludes work
An Otways community group has closed the book on more than three decades of coastal and hinterland advocacy.
Colac meetings now Tuesdays, with two at Apollo Bay
Lunchtime council meetings will become a regular occurrence for Colac Otway Shire Council in 2025, following a decision to change when the group meets.
Colac bank will relocate in 2025
Colac’s ANZ store will move from its main street location next year.
Safety changes to Winch centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has announced safety improvements to support truck deliveries in Winchelsea’s town centre.
Hospital toilets need upgrade
A Beech Forrest woman who uses a wheelchair says Colac’s urgent care toilets badly need an accessibility upgrade.
Tim’s trek raises $92K
Tim Lucas’ trip to five of Australia’s highest peaks with a dedicated team has helped raise more than $90,000 for Down Syndrome Victoria.
