News
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.
Important first meeting for new council
Colac Otway Shire’s newly elected councillors are set to take their oath and get stuck straight into the big decisions.
Electric fence burns tree, sparks fire warning
An Irrewillipe farmer has warned landowners to check their fences regularly after he found his electric fence was burning a tree branch.
Apollo Bay link to missing man
Police are appealing for assistance to help find missing man Ross Wilkinson, who frequents the Apollo Bay area.
Choppers sweep Otways powerlines this week
Two helicopters will fly over the Colac region over the coming week as Powercor inspects vegetation around the region’s powerlines.