News
Colac connection to new film
“I had no idea my part was going to be played by Jacki Weaver; I thought I’d get a mention but had no idea to what extent it would be.”
Civic reception call for Colac’s medallist
Colac district sports enthusiast and former councillor Warren Riches is calling on Colac Otway Shire Council to host a civic reception for gold medallist Ken Hanson.
Colac LGBTI group paves the way for social inclusion
Pauley Johnson says Colac Otway’s new pride and diversity group has given LGBTI people “visibility” in the community and she looks forward to seeing a rainbow flag fly high over Colac one day.
Make sure objections are valid
Objections to moving Colac into a different federal electorate might be invalid if they focus on wanting to stay in a marginal seat, a business leader says.
Hanson wins gold for Aussies
Colac lawn bowler Ken Hanson is the toast of Colac after leading Australia to victory in a thrilling Commonwealth Games gold medal match yesterday.
Man appeals jail sentence for threatening ex-partner
A man has appealed a five-month jail sentence after he failed to comply with intervention orders and made a threat to kill a former partner.
Falls an ideal wedding venue
An Apollo Bay couple who married at Marriner’s Falls say reopening Paradise’s picturesque waterfalls would draw more people to the coastal town and its surrounds.
Electoral divisions to change
Colac and Beeac will move into a federal electorate that’s six times the size of their current electorate.