News
Landscapes inspire budding novelist
A visit to the Otways coupled with a family tragedy moved a Brisbane author to set her debut novel in the region’s picturesque landscape.
Fishermen hoping to restore exports
The Apollo Bay rock lobster industry faces a delicate balancing act before it can resume exporting product, as Chinese demand starts to swell.
Bay dredging project begins next week
A desperately needed dredging project at Apollo Bay’s harbour will begin on Monday.
People’s radio remains on air
Colac’s community radio station isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic take it off the air.
A century of amazing stories
Ivy Hosie turns 100 today, and has shared a century’s worth of stories including a love tale, struggling to make ends meet with a young family during wartime, building her own version of the Australian dream in Colac and maintaining her independence in her senior years.
Road operation nets dodgy drivers and restriction dodgers
A host of motorists across Colac and district face thousands of dollars in fines after flouting COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions on the long weekend.
Crisis impacts on council, key services continue
The financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Colac Otway Shire Council remains unclear, and the organisation is bracing for further impact on staffing levels.
Foodshare’s work continues during virus crisis
Colac and district Foodshare chair Chris Smith says that while the group no longer has access to perishable food items due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organisation is continuing its normal processes.