News
International speeder caught without licence
An international student won’t be steering any road trips for a while, after he was caught at 159 kilometres on the Princes Highway near Warncoort.
Former employee must repay $35K
A former G21 employee must pay back more than $35,000 to the alliance following years of misappropriating funds from the non-profit regional advocacy group.
Road fix requires heritage tick
A cultural heritage authority says it would need a new request to repair a crumbling connector road near the coast.
Chooka stars at Colac RSL
A Mallee-born country music hall-of-famer will wow crowds at a concert in Colac next week.
New life into older timber
David Chetcuti developed an interest in making timber items at a young age.
Funding supports Bay’s historical documentary
Apollo Bay’s history will be shared with funding secured to deliver a documentary series about the coastal town told through its people.
Pink pair’s inspiring mission for cancer support
If you spot these two colourful characters in Colac, be sure to stop and say hello.
Community keen for big build
A television gardening guru is calling out for helping hands, with plans to build a farm at a Colac school in just 24 hours.
Speeding at top of offence list
Police have revealed driving offences recorded during the AFL Grand Final long weekend, with speeding the most common incident across the Colac district.
Drug driver banned in Colac court
A man caught travelling at 123 kilometres an hour on the Hamilton Highway was also under the influence of drugs, a court has heard.
First Colac parkrun a success
Colac’s very own parkrun has officially kicked off, with more than 50 people taking part in the inaugural event.
Council proposes evening bus parking ban
Buses would be banned from parking in a section of Colac’s Murray Street during the evening under a new proposal.
Get ready to walk the walk
It’s almost time for the Colac and district community to put their best foot forward at Let’s Talk Colac’s Walk the Walk Festival.
Alleged driver disputes charge
A district man will contest charges that accused him of being behind the wheel of a car at more than 130 kilometres an hour.
New Apostles view is complete
A new Visitor Experience Centre at the Twelve Apostles has hit a major milestone, with the structural completion of a rooftop lookout.
Thanking our force
These are just a few of the faces who help keep our community safe in Colac and district.
