News
More hunters have sights on state’s dear
Hunters are harvesting more deer and more people are hunting, new Game Management Authority statistics show.
Mini-baby boom keeps ward busy
It may be too early to tell whether a pandemic baby boom will hit Colac, but our hospital’s maternity ward welcomed an above-average number of newborns into the world last month.
Exceptional quality at annual ram sale
Colac’s annual ram sale has met expectations; exceptional quality animals sold to high demand and prices.
Be alert for scammers’ tactics
Colac police are warning people to be wary of scams and to report them to authorities, with Australians having lost more than $15 million last month through scams.
Be aware of risks from thunderstorm asthma
Ambulance Victoria is urging people to be aware of the symptoms of asthma and know when to call for help.
Escaped fires causing trouble
Escaped private fires caused more than a quarter of Victoria’s wildfires in the past 10 bushfire seasons, new Country Fire Authority data shows.
Otways colour inspires painter
A Birregurra artist is letting colour lead the way in her artwork as she captures her surroundings with a unique perspective.
Barry vying for board position
Carlie Barry hopes to put on some big boots and make change as the latest candidate for the Dairy Australia board.