News
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.
Colac father adds another conviction to history
A Colac father whose house was raided for drugs including cannabis and methylamphetamine has received a $500 fine and criminal conviction.
Drunk, aggressive underwear thief ordered fine after resisting arrest
A 32-year-old man who resisted arrest after stealing two weeks’ worth socks and underwear from a Colac supermarket must pay a $650 fine.
Call to nominate local heroes
Colac Otway residents have just five days to nominate their local heroes for a 2024 Colac Otway Shire community award.
Bottle shop and fried chicken plans lodged
Colac could soon have another bottle shop and a brand-new fried chicken shop, if Colac Otway Shire Council approves plans to develop the former site of Best and Less.
Trucks and utes ready to shine
Combining two of his passions by creating an event in Colac to raise much-needed funds for emergency service groups is keeping Daniel Williams a busy man.
Council news in brief
Coastal rates questioned Colac Otway Shire Council’s chief says it is not “helpful” to provide information on what portion of ratepayers money is spent along the coast. At the March council meeting, Otway Forum’s Tony Webber questioned how much of ratepayers’ money was spent in the Skenes Creek, Marengo and Apollo Bay areas. “A few […]