News
Wood rules fuel fears
A firewood industry leader has visited the Colac district, warning of rising costs, a possible firewood black market and negative impacts on the Otways and other state forests following State Government policy changes.
Fines for motorcyclist on parole
An Armstrong Creek man who crashed a bike on the Great Ocean Road has been slapped with fines totalling $3550 for breaching his parole, driving carelessly and carrying a weapon.
Council to consider Forrest accommodation plans
Plans for group accommodation in Forrest have crossed Colac Otway Shire Council officers desks.
Weekend of trucks, utes, arts & sport
There’s an overflow of activities across the Colac Otway region this weekend for locals and visitors alike, with everything from art through to sport, trucks, utes and all in between.
Looking at future after forestry
State Government has appointed a Great Outdoors Taskforce to lead what the future of Victoria’s public forests looks like after putting an end to timber harvesting.
Safety, dust concerns increase
Elliminyt resident Jenny Evans is fed up with the lingering dust on Harris Road that coats the inside and outside of her house caused by an increase in speeding drivers.
Crash forces two-hour highway traffic detour
Wet weather conditions on Easter Monday resulted in a car clipping a semi-trailer truck and landing on the median strip of the Princes Highway.
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.