News
High rate of drugs detected on roads
Colac Otway’s road police say there has been a decrease in drink driving this silly season, but one in four drivers tested for drugs returned positive.
Landslips and flood at Skenes
Almost 200mm of rain in the Otways has led to road closures, creeks bursting their banks and a waterfall to reach spectacular proportions.
Time of growth for Colac Tech
Bruno D’Elia has fond memories of his time as principal of the Colac Technical School. Students’ awards, teachers’ unity, growing enrolments and expanding facilities stand out as highlights.
Low numbers for rest stop
A lack of travellers has forced Colac Driver Reviver volunteers to reduce opening times at the roadside rest stop.
Car crashes into railing on highway
Three people attended hospital after a crash in wet weather on the Princes Highway east of Colac.
Just dropping in
An early morning visitor gave an Elliminyt couple quite the surprise yesterday.
Campers’ cars caught in flood
Campers were unable to move their cars in time as rising floodwater inundated a car park at Cumberland River this week.
Soft landing for vehicle
A four-wheel driver has been left red-faced after becoming stuck in the sand at Marengo.