News
Community hub plans revealed
A new multi-purpose community hub at Deans Marsh Memorial Reserve will be the centre of community life for generations to come, following the Surf Coast Shire council approving the facility’s development plan.
Local photographers share passion, prizes
Colac Camera Club members have inspired each other with some amazing work, with Wayne Alexander taking out the top prize in two of the three categories in the latest competition.
Cruisin’ in a classic: Iconic Thunderbird continues to thrill
In what could be Colac’s most iconic car, Rex and Delores Murrell’s 1966 Thunderbird thrills car enthusiasts whenever it hits the road.
Ambulance activates beacon
It was flashing lights on Monday as an ambulance waited more than 40 minutes in Colac hospital’s transfer bay.
Retirement plan for photographer
Capturing the faces and places of the south west is how award-winning photographer Wal Slow has spent more than 45 years of his life and now he is ready for retirement.
News in brief
The latest news in brief including court for illegal harvesting of seafood at Cape Otway and Colac Otway’s mayor welcoming Geelong council’s decision to stick around in the region’s flagship advocacy group.
April rain welcome after two-month dry
The first day of April delivered significantly more rain across the Colac district than the total rain tally of the previous two months, in what local farmers will be hoping is the first sign of the ‘autumn break’.
Concerning surge in surf rescues
Apollo Bay’s Surf Life Saving captain says incidents at the Marengo beach are concerningly on the rise, calling for ways to improve safety after another near-drowning during the Easter long-weekend at the same location as a recent fatality.