News
$20K bullying fine for Camperdown business
A Camperdown business has been slapped with a $20,000 fine, while the sole director must donate $500 to the Warrnambool CFA for workplace bullying lasting almost five years.
National award for local villas
Trumping big-name hotels at the national tourism awards was a pinch-themselves moment for a young Apollo Bay family and their journey to the coastal town from all corners of the globe.
End of chapter in CF journey
An important chapter in Liam Mulder’s courageous journey defying the odds of living with cystic fibrosis closed when the Colac youngster turned 18 and the Mulder family said goodbye to the medical professionals at the Royal Children’s Hospital, some who have treated Liam since birth. We spoke with Liam and his dad Jason about the importance of the healthcare facility during its biggest fundraising initiative over Easter with the Good Friday Appeal, and what lies ahead for Liam.
Drug find costly for driver
A man found with heroin in his car after being involved in an accident on the Princes Highway has been ordered off the road for the next two years and must pay a $950 fine.
Workplace bullying case returns to court
A Camperdown business owner who bullied two of his employees for almost five years will learn his fate at court today.
Timely reminder after e-bike blaze
An e-bike fire in Colac this week destroyed a shed and its contents, leaving CFA crews warning people about the potential hazards of e-vehicles.
Winchelsea projects progress
Demolition of the old Winchelsea Swimming Pool facilities is expected to be complete by the end of the week and construction of the town’s Barwon River Loop will start mid-year.
Retro ride attracts cyclists to district
The Beeac-to-Rock retro ride on Saturday was a great success, raising more than $2000 for Colac Area Health.