News
Bridge work stalls after discovery of Aboriginal remains
An Indigenous cultural officer says there are likely more Aboriginal burials near Colac’s Barongarook Creek, where road workers uncovered Aboriginal remains this week.
Prisoner transport catches fire
Three prisoners from Warrnambool made a surprise pit stop in Colac this week when their transport truck caught fire.
New church nearing completion
Patience is a virtue for members of Colac’s Baptist Church, with construction of a new church taking 12 months longer than expected.
Growing interest in lifting Princes Highway speed limit
A campaign to raise the speed limit of the Princes Highway West has gained momentum, attracting support from motorists, media and parliamentarians.
Fox chews camper’s pillow
A Cororooke mother wants to see better fox control at a Princetown camping ground, after her son woke to a fox biting at his pillow.
PULLING THE PLUG
Barwon Water will withdraw its controversial licence renewal application to pump groundwater at Barwon Downs, after a community campaign against the licence.
Close watch on duck hunting
Victoria’s shortened duck hunting season will start this weekend but a Colac birdwatcher against shooting says duck numbers are significantly lower than in past seasons.
Pageant winner off to Paraguay
A Colac teenager will head to South America in July to represent Australia in Miss Teen Globe 2019.