News
Tree planting to help waterway
Otways residents have an opportunity to help improve the environment through a project which has taken a Landcare group two years to prepare.
Inquiry looks at proposal for lake
Water authorities are invesigating the viability of diverting water from the Gellibrand River system into Lake Colac, in response to a community campaign.
Last chance to comment about former library
The community has until 5pm today to make suggestions and help Colac Otway Shire Council decide the future of Colac’s former library annexe.
Man’s love for his ute lives on after death
A Colac man’s generosity will see his pride and joy take its place among some of Australia’s most iconic vehicles.
Truck firm sues V-Line over crash with train
The trucking company involved in a crash with a train at Pirron Yallock last year is taking legal action against V-Line.
Senior sets example for younger drivers
Others might say an 88-year-old should not hold a driver’s licence, but there is perhaps nobody more qualified behind the wheel than Colac’s Doris Robbins.
Colac’s police receive tasers
Colac police will now be wearing tasers as they patrol the region, becoming the state’s 37th station to receive the devices.
Landslip on district road
A landslip on the Colac-Lavers Hill Road north of Gellibrand has forced road authorities to close one lane of the busy road.