News
Inquiry requested into quarry claim
BIRREGURRA landowners are pleased politicians have joined their fight to stop a proposed quarry development, and supported calls for an investigation into planning processes.
Blazes highlight risk of early fire season in Colac region
A BLAZE in the Otways which destroyed a house has sparked concerns about an early start to this year’s fire season.
Expo showcases Colac offering of activities
COLAC and district residents will have a chance to see a range of community groups at Colac expo on Friday.
Property crime rates fall across Colac and district
COLAC’S leading police officer says a targeted approach to burglary and deception offences helped reports of the offences drop by 29 per cent in Colac Otway in the past year.
Perfect purple potato produces positive plan
A COLAC district potato farmer hopes eight years of developing purple potato varieties will pay off in autumn next year.
Redwood plantings restore farm’s soil
A COLAC district farmer is using the history of an Otways attraction in new ways to benefit farms.
Hope for cape koalas amid health project
STATE GOVERNMENT workers have euthanised 47 koalas and released another 280 back into the forest as part of an initiative to manage koalas at Cape Otway.
Cancer awareness fundraiser in honour of friend
FRIENDS and family have will gather next month to celebrate the life of a Colac woman and raise awareness of the disease that took her life.