News
Physio to become citizen
After feeling like an Australian for many years, Colac physiotherapist Manas Moholkar says he is looking forward to making it official.
Overtaking lanes near completion
Work is back underway to finish construction of overtaking lanes on the Princes Highway at Weerite, west of Colac, with roads authorities targeting March for the project’s completion date.
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.
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.
VicRoads clears its backlog for testing
VicRoads has cleared a months-long driver test backlog at its Colac facility.
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.
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.
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.