News
Colac woman arrested for alleged trafficking
A Colac woman remains behind bars following a major investigation into local drug trafficking.
Colac RSL keen for a December opening
Colac’s RSL could reopen before Christmas, but a definitive date is still unclear.
Trade tensions anchor fishers
Chinese trade tensions have delayed the start of the Otway coast’s lobster fishing season, with Apollo Bay’s industry in the dark about when its primary export market will return.
Christmas appeal to support vulnerable women
A Colac community group has launched a charity campaign based on a simple idea – that all women deserve to feel loved during the festive season.
Puppets brighten up story time
Colourful puppets have been brightening the days of children taking part in Colac Library rhyme time and story time sessions.
Lessened restrictions ease families’ stress
As more COVID-19 restrictions ease from next week, funeral directors are welcoming the changes, with more mourners now allowed at funerals and memorial services.
Plan to close fire-spotting tower draws condemnation
Firefighters will gather today to fight against the Country Fire Authority’s plans to close one of the Colac district’s fire-spotting towers on the eve of fire season.
Smooth change benefits readers
Colac Otway library users can expect a smooth transition in July when a new corporation takes over the shire’s libraries.