News
Whale watchers keep eyes peeled
People should keep an eye out for whales flocking to the Great Ocean Road coastline, after the first confirmed sighting of a southern right whale in Victoria this year.
Colac and Bay libraries re-open
Colac librarians were happy to dust off the shelves this week as they welcomed the community back into the centre after months without seeing their regular readers.
Retailers worried at Target closure
The closure of Colac’s Target store will impact other Murray Street businesses, with fears the loss of the chain store will lead to a drop in people shopping locally, two neighbouring traders say.
V-Line delays warning
Colac and district travellers are experiencing delays on the Warrnambool line, after track works started this week.
Fulfilling Colac school role for research expert
Colac’s young scientific minds are in good hands, thanks to former CSIRO scientist Rachel Amos-Ritchie.
Eighth time unlucky for Birregurra hoon
Police have impounded the vehicle of a Birregurra man who they had caught drug driving seven times already this year, after he sped away from police at 180kmh on dirt roads.
Shire’s virtual welcome for new Aussie citizens
Colac Otway Shire has welcomed 13 new Colac district Australian citizens through a virtual citizenship ceremony.
Last-minute talks to solve Bay’s petrol peeve
A last-ditch meeting this morning between community members, MPs, council representatives and Caltex will attempt to find a solution to the Apollo Bay community’s petrol woes.