News

  • RISING: West Barwon Reservoir, south of Forrest, rose by 11.5 per cent last week after a record-breaking downpour.

    Rainfall record falls as reservoir level rises

    A rain downpour across the Colac district has shattered a 20-year monthly rainfall record in the Otways.

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  • Traveller stuck in Queensland as rules change

    A Cobden resident is stuck on an extended holiday in Brisbane after Victoria closed its borders to Queensland, and he is unsure when he can return
    home.

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  • VicRoads clears its backlog for testing

    VicRoads has cleared a months-long driver test backlog at its Colac facility.

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  • Construction boom across Colac Otway

    Building approvals in Colac Otway Shire are on track for a record 12 months, with scores of projects already having received the green light.

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  • Sheepdog competition returns to Deans Marsh

    Organisers have confirmed the popular Deans Marsh Dog Trials will go ahead later this month, beginning from January 22.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Readers share their views on leaving unwanted furniture on nature strips, Colac’s city entrances, Aboriginal place names and Victoria’s COVID permits for border crossings.

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  • Community helps paint water tank murals

    Families are helping to paint colourful murals onto water tanks at Lavers Hill as part of a community art project.

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  • Traffic disruptions for popular district back road

    Construction crews will close lanes on Cape Otway Road from next week for resurfacing and widening works.

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