News
Fears of Ocean Road collapse
Otway Forum’s Peter Fillmore is calling on authorities to take immediate action to protect and fix sections of the Great Ocean Road where he says deterioration is posing a risk for motorists.
Man in the dark over fee refund
A Cressy man who was wrongly charged $60 to attend Colac Area Health’s urgent care says the hospital should contact him and offer reimbursement for the fee.
Hospital chief muses on mental health idea
Colac Area Health patients presenting with mental health conditions could benefit from basing mental health workers at Colac Hospital, chief executive Geoff Iles says.
Corangamite MP announces commitment to pool
Apollo Bay’s community will celebrate securing the remaining $180,000 funding needed to upgrade the town’s swimming pool after years of campaigning.
District farmers win dairy sector honour
Pomborneit dairy farmers Terry and Joanne Place earned honours as top employers at this year’s Great South West Dairy Awards.
Plans for more coastal walls to stop erosion
A new rock wall is protecting the Skenes Creek coast from erosion, with plans underway for three more walls.
Coast needs cash injection to cope with tourist influx
The Great Ocean Road needs greater investment to cope with increased tourism when Avalon Airport opens its international terminal, Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce’s president says.
Call-out numbers surprise SES unit controller
Colac and district’s State Emergency Services volunteers are relieved that they only had to attend five incidents after severe weather and strong winds hit the region.