News

  • Bay brigade calls for more firies

    Apollo Bay firefighters are hoping more volunteers will put up their hands to help boost the region’s front line of fire response, and a shiny new tanker could soon be on its way.  

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  • Police nab alleged interlock dodger

    An alleged drug driver who ignored alcohol interlock rules and didn’t have a valid licence will have to pay more than $1400 to get his car back.

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  • Go-ahead for Australia Day in Colac

    Colac Otway Shire will applaud outstanding citizens and welcome four new Australians at an Australia Day event in Colac this month.

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  • Alleged assault at Apollo Bay

    A man has been transported to hospital following what is believed to be a stabbing incident at Apollo Bay.

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  • Revamped camp shut to bookings

    Red tape will keep a redeveloped campground at Separation Creek closed until March, parks authorities say.  

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  • There’s water in the Aire

    Holidaymakers at the Aire Valley’s popular campground have had their visit cut short, after heavy rains caused flooding at the site.

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  • Returned travellers seek tests

    The number of people accessing COVID-19 tests in Colac slightly declined this week, but 13 people who received tests on Monday were related to New South Wales travel, Colac Area Health says.

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  • Just dropping in

    It has been an exciting start to 2021 for Colac’s Cara Hudson and Alex Baird, who welcomed their son Ollie into the world this week.

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