News
Tim’s trek raises $92K
Tim Lucas’ trip to five of Australia’s highest peaks with a dedicated team has helped raise more than $90,000 for Down Syndrome Victoria.
Removed limit is a boon for boaters
Boaters, skiers and vessel owners are celebrating speed limit changes on Lake Colac – with hopes that the move will boost lake use and draw more recreational users from across the region.
Man smuggled pills into prison
A former Colac man who smuggled drugs inside his body before going into custody will spend the next two months in prison for a range of offending, including a Colac burglary.
Bay life savers already making rescues
Apollo Bay’s Surf Life Saving Club president is urging locals and tourists to swim between the red and yellow flags this summer season to ensure there isn’t a repeat of last year’s drownings and near-drownings on the coast.
Owners seek usage change
A proposal to change accommodation use of a cottage at a Johanna property hopes to address a housing undersupply.
Caring Colac donates 120 bags
The Christmas spirit is well and truly alive in Colac, with 120 essential item bags donated for the Colac West Rotary Club’s It’s in the Bag Christmas campaign.
Rotary donates to Foundation
The Colac Area Health Foundation has received another generous contribution, with Rotary Club of Colac West donating $9000.
Roundabout truck rollover blocks traffic
There were no injuries after a log truck rolled at Colac’s Princes Highway roundabout yesterday morning.
