News

  • Retirement time for Peter

    In preparation for his first day of work at the local water authority more than 44 years ago, a 17-year-old Peter Brown went out and purchased an alarm clock.

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  • Rifle club frustrated with offensive graffiti

    Colac’s Rifle Club members have been left frustrated and disappointed after an anti-hunting group vandalised the club’s facilities with offensive graffiti.

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  • Warehouse plans on council desks

    Plans for storage sheds for Colac’s Water Supply Specialists have reached the desks of Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning officers

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  • Birre zither ensemble thrives

    Birregurra is well-versed in the melody of this instrument.

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  • Calls to save Colac Secondary College’s Bronze Medallion Surf Camp

    A student-turned-rescuer and a lifesaving club captain are among voices calling for Colac Secondary College to save its Bronze Medallion surf camp.

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  • End of era for Colac Red Cross shop

    An iconic Colac op shop along Murray Street has been forced to shut its doors after 21 years due to declining volunteer numbers.

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  • WHO WILL STAND?: Community considers Colac Otway election

    With less six months to go before the 2024 local government elections take place, more than half of Colac Otway Shire councillors are still undecided on whether they will seek re-election.

    But a local business owner and Barwon Downs mum are ready to put their hands up, while a former mayor is considering re-running after a four-year break.

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  • Foundation’s fundraising goal ahead of festival

    Apollo Bay and District Health Foundation is hoping it won’t take a marathon effort to fundraise for a life-saving piece of equipment for the community.

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