News
Health staff’s kids get help at school
A Colac primary school has helped ease the burden on the community’s healthcare workers by keeping their doors open for children of essential workers.
Yarding size reduces but prices are good
Cattle numbers and prices eased at Colac’s weekly market, but were still at healthy levels.
Store sale off but weekly cattle markets continue
Colac’s monthly store cattle sale is off this Friday due to coronavirus restrictions, but Thursday fat cattle sales will continue for now.
Dob in repeat graffiti offender
Police want to hear from people who have witnessed an offender spray abusive graffiti on the Princes Highway near Birregurra.
Man in custody over plantation fire
A man accused of setting fire to a bluegum plantation near Simpson has been remanded in custody.
Tennis courts out of bounds
Tennis courts across Colac Otway are closed, following a recommendation from the sport’s governing body in Victoria.
Barbecue facilities gone, but not forgotten
Work crews have forged ahead with the relocation of Colac’s Lions Park barbecue shelter area to make way for a Traditional Owner-designed memorial space.
Rogue driver’s bail fail
A Western District man accused of terrorising Colac roads and putting police and the public at risk has been refused bail.