News
Damaging windstorm sweeps across region
Thousands were without power and Colac’s State Emergency Service volunteers worked around the clock when damaging wind and rain struck Colac this week.
Online love for Great Ocean Road
Tourists and visitors are sharing the beauty of the Great Ocean Road around the world, with the iconic road becoming the world’s most “Instagrammed” road trip.
Callous shooting shocks public
The online community is rallying to slam offenders following a livestock shooting at Simpson.
Rider overcomes a grim diagnosis
When doctors told Colac’s David Ponton he would be incapable of rehabilitation after a stroke paralysed the left side of his body, he said to his wife, “nobody asked me”.
Rainforest attraction opens after upgrade
Refurbishments of a barbecue area and picnic shelter have added to the experience at the Otways’ Melba Gully.
Trekkers’ elation at Kokoda finish
The epic highs and challenging blows of the Papua New Guinea jungle proved no match for a group of Colac’s finest emerging leaders.
Tornado-hit park is bouncing back
A landmark fish stocking at Lake Purrumbete is just one reason John Clements is smiling.
CFA say no suspicion to Camperdown blaze
The Country Fire Authority says a fire which destroyed a holiday home at Park Road, Camperdown, this week was not suspicious.