News

  • Season of ‘phenomenal growth’

    As the grape harvest season approaches, Deans Marsh’s Blakes Estate Winery is expecting a great yield, after a season of “phenomenal growth.”

    By

  • Long wait to restore Paradise

    An Apollo Bay local fears her grandchildren won’t get to enjoy Paradise for much longer if Colac Otway Shire Council doesn’t show more love towards the popular picnic spot.

    By

  • Winchelsea’s spirit inspires mural

    Winchelsea’s community spirit is at the heart of local artist Lauren Green’s latest mural.

    By

  • Train disruptions expected

    Colac and district train passengers including Swifties should keep an eye out on the PTV app and website for any potential train disruptions today.

    By

  • Locals share views on centre proposal

    Neighbours say the location of a proposed out-of-school hours childcare centre in Colac’s Hesse Street will limit children’s outdoor play, impact the area’s heritage significance and increase traffic.

    By

  • Resident’s asbestos concerns

    A man whose father died of asbestosis is worried about potential asbestos in a colossal mound of dirt at a Skenes Creek property.

    By

  • Food demand all-year round

    Demand for food and kindness continues to increase in Colac, and a local charity is raising awareness of the need, even on public holidays and weekends.

    By

  • Harriet’s equestrian excellence

    She may have only just started prep, but Harriet Laird’s career as a horse rider has already taken off with flying colours.

    By