News
Vote to fund Bay childcare
Colac Otway Shire Council could use $1 million in Federal Government funding to build childcare facilities at Apollo Bay.
Polwarth Medal for Hudgell
The fundraising efforts of Colac performing arts teacher Zoe Hudgell have earned praise from State Parliament.
New chapter for dairying couple
Alan and Janine Carson will be saying goodbye to some very special girls when they sell their prized Cairnbrae jerseys next year.
Painting in full bloom at Birre
Spring has brought fresh inspiration for a Birregurra still-life artist as her garden provides new flower picks for her to capture.
Firies demand urgent intervention to replace lookout post
Colac and district fire volunteers and opposition politicians have slammed a State Government decision to close Mount Gellibrand’s fire tower, as they desperately try to find a solution ahead of the imminent bushfire season.
Target shooter accidentally shoots foot
A Colac district resident has suffered serious injuries after an accidental discharge of a firearm, prompting a stern safety message from Colac’s police sergeant.
Rock groynes to protect Bay
Work on permanent structures to fight coastal erosion at Apollo Bay will begin early next year, with the community praising the “good start”.
Kinder tender on Corangamite agenda
Colac’s BDH Constructions looks set to win an $810,000 contract to renovate Cobden’s kindergarten at tomorrow night’s Corangamite Shire Council meeting.