News

  • District drug crimes spike

    Colac Otway has recorded its second-highest level of crime in a decade, but the increase is largely because of new COVID offences.

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  • Rotary donation boosts hospital care

    Volunteers have helped Colac’s hospital secure a new piece of vital urgent care equipment.

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  • BOUNDARY SHIFT: Apollo Bay, Winch and Lorne could move to Wannon

    Apollo Bay, Lorne and Winchelsea will change federal electorates, while the Corangamite electorate will change its name to Tucker under Australian Electoral Commission plans.

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  • School renovation starts

    “We have a really proud history but also a really bright future.”

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  • Otways comedy filming to wrap

    Colac filmmaker Lachlan Ryan expects to finish filming this month on his latest project that showcases the local district.

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  • Friend’s car impounded

    Police impounded a car in central Colac after finding its driver was allegedly unlicensed.

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  • Enchanting watercolour illustrations of nature

    Elliminyt’s Gillian Bowen-Johnstone is taking inspiration from her collection of natural history books as she branches out from makeup artistry to nature illustration.

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  • Call to change tax break to help Bay housing

    Negative gearing is making it harder for locals and workers to secure housing at Apollo Bay, business leaders say.  

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