News
New candidate in council race
Birregurra’s Daryl Collins has only been in the district for two years but he believes his fresh approach and business background could provide a welcome boost to local government.
Son allegedly steals $150,000 from mum
A Colac man remains in custody after facing court on 12 charges including the alleged theft of up to $150,000 from his mother.
Cooking fire spreads in home
A Colac rental house will likely be up for demolition after a kitchen fire gutted the building.
Dental health cases keep hospitals busy
Colac has Victoria’s highest rate of hospital admissions for dental disease, with a hospitalisation rate twice the state average.
Farmers abandon processor
Colac district dairy farmer Glen Armistead has stopped supplying Murray Goulburn after the “poor management” of the co-operative’s mid-season price cut.
Loving daughter walks for voiceless mother
A Cororooke woman says she misses the hour-long conversations she used to have with her mum before her mum lost her ability to talk.
New $6.9M fire base will protect Otways
A new $6.9-million State Government base at Barwon Downs will boost firefighters’ ability to respond to fires in the Otways.
Builder proud of history
Veteran Colac builder Leigh Kidman says his family company has weathered huge changes in the building industry over the past six decades.