News
Ex-students fighting to retain school site
A GROUP of former Colac High School students have started a campaign calling for action at the former high school site.
Dry growing season puts strain on crops
A BEEAC farmer says a dry winter has left his crops “on a knife edge” as he hopes for a wet spring.
Council initiates probe into Bluewater delays and blowout
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has ordered a review into the overdue and over-budget Bluewater sports centre redevelopment.
Fire writes off Forrest woman’s car
A FORREST woman’s vehicle is “a total write off” after it caught fire after breaking down near Barwon Downs.
Truckies’ trivia helps children’s cancer charity
THE COLAC and District Truck Drivers Group will host a trivia night and auction next month to raise money for children living with cancer.
Man charged over threats and explosives
ARSON and Explosives Squad detectives have charged a 75-year-old Apollo Bay man in relation to alleged threats against State Government employees and other non-government institutions.
Disgusting graffiti attack on War Memorial
COLAC RSL and city authorities have expressed disgust over a weekend graffiti attack on the war memorial in Colac’s Memorial Square.
Colac district’s unemployment at five-year low
COLAC and district’s unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low and Colac’s mayor says the future is bright, with more jobs growth to come.