News
BP plans progress
A new service station at Colac East will be a BP, planning documents show, and there will also be a café at the site.
Masks no longer needed outside
Masks are no longer mandatory outside, and we can have up to 15 people in our homes as the State Government continues to phase-down COVID-19 restrictions.
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.