News
Trail closures due to landholder concerns
One of Colac Otway’s most iconic tourist trails has partially closed until further notice.
Youth drinking alarm for Colac and district
A Deakin University program has revealed an alarming number of Colac bottle shops are allowing young people to buy alcohol without identification.
TOURIST BOOST
Colac could see a new whiskey distillery in its main street, with interest from an interstate company to take over the empty Mitre 10 site.
Dumping costs thousands
Thoughtless dumping of second-hand goods is costing a charity organisation in Colac thousands of dollars, and impacting access to crucial support services.
Walkers boost multiple sclerosis fund
A Beeac family’s desire to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis has raised almost $900 for MS research.
Sheep die in road crashes
People escaped uninjured but two sheep are dead after wandering into the path of oncoming traffic at Irrewarra.
Queen’s Birthday honour for district volunteer
Humbled, honoured and humiliated were the words Cobden’s Les Sumner used to describe his new title.
Police search for plate snatchers
Police are investigating the theft of number plates and fuel in Colac this week.
