News
Fire crew arrives for busy summer
Colac’s main firefighting helicopter has returned to the region for summer, ready to protect the Otway district from fire.
Schoolies bookings down
Lorne accommodation will have a quiet schoolies week with restrictions preventing events and large social gatherings this year.
Online art show proves a winner
Colac’s CrossXpollinatioN exhibition was a success this year despite the annual exhibition moving from the gallery space to online to showcase artists’ works.
Angler hooks a $10,000 trout
A Melbourne angler has hooked a $10,000 brown trout at a Colac district lake.
Health roles on offer
Great Ocean Road Health is welcoming applicants for its board of directors and the chance to be part of a growing and innovative health service.
Council will wait to spend million
Colac Otway Shire Council has deferred a decision to direct $1 million for childcare at Apollo Bay, while whipping through its first monthly meeting in record time.
Police encourage safe celebrations
Schoolies at Lorne and Apollo Bay should party responsibly and toolies should leave them alone, Surf Coast’s police commander says.
Abuse victims to sue Brothers
Victims of a paedophile former teacher at a Colac Catholic school are launching legal action against the Christian Brothers.