News
Planning for Falls continues
Organisers are pushing ahead with preparations with this year’s Lorne Falls Music and Arts Festival despite a host of other event cancellations.
Vandals take saw to new house
A Camperdown homeowner’s move into their new digs is delayed after vandals broke into their newly-built house and caused thousands of dollars’ worth of damage.
Shining a light on Elliminyt footpath
Colac Otway Shire Council wants to light up Colac’s Queen Street, with just under a month left for residents to have their say.
Accountant expects tax time rush
A Colac accountant expects local residents to soon follow the national trend of completing their tax returns early to take advantage of additional hip pocket relief this financial year.
Bay left without a taxi
Apollo Bay’s taxi operator says he will contest a decision from the industry regulator to cancel his accreditation, which leaves Bay residents unable to call a cab.
Funding nearing deadline
Colac Otway organisations, events and businesses have two weeks to apply for a second round of community cash grants, including a new category.
Teen speedster runs, but he can’t hide
A teenage hoon who allegedly led police on a high-speed chase through south-west Victoria and ignored multiple orders to stop will face court for a raft of driving offences.
Activist anger as gas permits approved
Otways environmental activists say they are “devastated” by the State Government’s decision to award two offshore oil drilling contracts near Victoria’s south-west coast, including near Port Campbell.