News
Otways trail pioneer to relocate to Chile
The Old Beechy Rail Trail is losing one of its stalwarts in Tony Grogan.
Sri Lanka attacks shock Colac man
A Colac man in Sri Lanka has spoken about the impact of harrowing terrorist attacks, while young volunteers will host a vigil for victims at Colac’s Memorial Square on Friday.
Schools take novel approaches to stop bullying
Colac schools are using new strategies and statistics to help beat bullying in the yard, despite an increase in reported bullying across the region.
New home thrills Colac artists
Colac’s art community is celebrating a move to transform the shire’s former library annexe into a new arts hub.
Memorial for soldier
An Apollo Bay man’s grave has become an official war grave almost a century after his death.
Election candidates finalised
Eight candidates will contest the ultra-marginal Corangamite seat at next month’s federal election, with a draw putting Labor’s Libby Coker above incumbent Liberal Sarah Henderson.
RISE REJECTED
Colac Otway Shire Councillors have rejected a proposal for a two-per-cent rate rise, instead calling for a rise of just half a per cent.
RATES DEBATE
Ratepayers could be facing a two-per-cent rate rise in Colac Otway Shire next financial year, with councillors set to vote on the proposed rise today.