News
Building surge in Colac Otway
The coronavirus pandemic has failed to dry up cash from Colac builders, renovators and developers, with a substantial increase in building approvals through the financial year’s first quarter.
COPACC bookings now open
Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre is taking bookings for meetings and functions and planning is well underway for the next year’s theatre season.
Wellington to run for mayor after Surf Coast shake-up
Returning Winchelsea Ward councillor Heather Wellington will put her hat in the ring for mayor of Surf Coast Shire Council next week and is eyeing a period of change during the upcoming term.
Otways feature in new book
Colourful characters spring to life in a new children’s book based in the Otways.
Police ramp up testing across region
Police are warning motorists that they can expect to see more road patrols and breath test sites across Colac and district in the lead-up to Christmas.
Further consultation with families of victims
A state upper-house MP who represents Colac and district says there will be more consultation with families of deceased sexual assault victims before a controversial bill returns to parliament.
Mayor appointed for Corangamite
Corangamite Shire’s new council has opted for experience in its first mayoral term, electing Camperdown councillor Ruth Gstrein as its mayor.
COVID screening gets ramped up along Surf Coast
Victoria’s coronavirus testing chief Jeroen Weimar has flagged the Otways coast as a potential location for further testing facilities as tourist hotspots gear up for a busy summer.