News
Falling tree kills forestry worker
A FALLING tree has killed a forestry worker near Gellibrand.
Bereaved mum campaigns to save lives
THE mother of a Colac district teenager who died from an undetected heart condition is campaigning to screen young athletes for the condition.
Fired up about Apollo Bay fire risk
APOLLO BAY'S Alan Hopkinson says he is angry that authorities allow a neighbouring property to grow a fire risk.
Hesse Street is Colac’s premier address
JUDGES have crowned Colac’s best street for 2011.
Only one councillor declares he wants top job
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Frank Buchanan is the only councillor to publicly raise his hand for today’s mayoral vote.
Push for pool at Apollo Bay harbour
APOLLO BAY indoor pool campaigners say they want a new aquatic centre at the town’s harbour precinct.
World champion motor mechanic
A FORMER Beeac man has become a world champion mechanic.
Skate park redevelopment pays off
COLAC'S skate park remains popular seven months after a $120,000 redevelopment.
New mayor has plans for Winchelsea
SURF Coast Shire’s new mayor Brian McKiterick wants to develop Winchelsea.
CCTV cameras will monitor central Colac
CENTRAL Colac could have police-monitored security cameras by early 2012.
Christmas parties keep police busy
POLICE have urged Colac residents to celebrate safely as the festive season reaches full swing.
Colourful clothes could save lives
A COLAC district motorist has called for walkers and cyclists to wear high-visibility clothes after a series of near misses on district roads.
Heart attack fails to stop Christmas spirit
A HEART attack failed to stop a Colac couple from spreading Christmas cheer.
Fire authority recognises district brigades
THE Country Fire Authority has recognised the work of Colac district brigades in the 2009 bushfires.
District harvester helps set state record
COLAC district farmer Geoff Shields joined contractors and farmers across Victoria to set a state record harvesting the largest amount of grain in a single day.
New atlas of groundwater aquifers
NEW maps will help farmers understand groundwater in south-west Victoira.
