News
Car crash, COVID test and custody
A Colac man has earned a police escort for a COVID-19 test and a stay behind bars until his court case.
Road police prepared for busy long weekend
Police will be out in force to target dodgy drivers ahead of an expected influx of tourists to Colac and district this long weekend.
Back on track at Forrest trails
Forrest Mountain Bike and Cycling Club’s president hopes an expected surge in local travel in the coming months will see an increase in traffic of cyclists hitting the Forrest bike trails.
Program to revegetate properties
A revegetation support program will assist fire-affected properties at Wye River and Separation Creek.
Work on rotunda restoration stalled
Work has stalled on the conversion of a rotunda at Colac cemetery, but the cemetery’s management says the project will go ahead.
Riordan says regional Victorians should return to work
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says the Victorian Government should relax lockdown laws in regional areas to allow people to return to work.
Colac Show is cancelled
Coronavirus has forced the hand of the Colac Show’s organisers, who have cancelled this year’s event for just the second time in more than 150 years.
Council amendment aims to minimise flood damage
Colac Otway Shire Council has adopted a planning scheme amendment which reflects current flood mapping and will streamline development, following significant community consultation.