News
Have a Hoppy Easter!
Evie Kensit is eager for Easter this weekend, dressing up in her bunny ears for an egg hunt on the lawn.
Beach patrols end early
Beaches from Lorne to Apollo Bay and beyond will be unpatrolled this Easter period, as lifesaving clubs close to curb all non-essential activity.
Beekeeping career off to sweet start
A Colac primary school student is keeping busy during school holidays by buzzing around his and his family’s beehives.
Huge tomatoes impress
They say everything is bigger out at Birregurra – just ask Keith Bennett, hobby gardener of 50 years whose impressive crop of home-grown tomatoes this season would keep Paul Bunyan’s belly
full.
Fire restrictions stay for Colac Otway area
Fire restrictions are coming to an end in neighbouring communities, but the Fire Danger Period for the Colac district will last until the start of next month.
Velodrome work on track
Colac’s velodrome is likely to be ride-ready by the end of May.
Wild weekend weather keeps SES crews busy
The weekend’s wet weather was a welcome sight for Colac district farmers but kept the region’s emergency responders on their toes.
A year of blows for car dealer
Colac Motor Group is suffering from the “double-whammy” of COVID-19 and the closure of major vehicle manufacturers, prompting the dealership to call for local help.