News
Postie’s last run after 52 years
Local Colac postie Wayne Ladhams has spent 52 years delivering cards, parcels, packages, bills, and junk mail across the Colac region and today will hang up his postman hat after a momentous career.
No excuse for unlicensed motorist
A Colac mum who has never had a full driver’s licence has been ordered to pay a $650 fine and stay off the road for the next six months.
Magistrate waives fine
A woman with exemplary traffic history has been left in shock after a Magistrate dismissed her penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Blow for drug-driver
A woman caught travelling at almost 150kmh in a 100kmh zone while under the influence of drugs is off the road for the next two years and must pay a $1500 fine.
Lobster market thrives locally
A focus on exporting lobster has taken a back seat for the Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op, which has turned its attention to feeding the mouths of tourists who are taking advantage of its fresh produce.
Garden at Cororooke intrigues and delights
If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse into the almost-eight decades of Frances Albertella’s life and personality through her delightful Cororooke garden.
Endless career paths at national sawmiller
At the Colac site of Australia’s largest softwood sawmilling business AKD, the career opportunities are “endless”.
School thief drives at police vehicle to evade capture
A thief drove at a police vehicle and side-swiped a shed at Alvie Primary School to evade capture on Christmas Eve.