News
Investigations into suspicious blazes is ongoing
Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding three suspicious fires in the Otways.
Reserve hope for state budget
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is hoping to see dedicated road funding, support for a Colac bike park, and local recreation reserve upgrades in tomorrow’s state budget.
Hopes for milk price increase
Local dairy farmers are hoping for a significant increase in opening milk prices for the upcoming season to compensate for the dry conditions continuing to test the district.
Students will walk the walk
Colac Otway students, families and other friendly faces are set to pound the pavement this morning for Walk Safely to School Week.
Youth artists calling on creative program
Young Forrest and district creatives are hoping a learning program will visit the region across 2025 and 2026.
Charity’s fast food concern
A Colac charity leader says a proposed Hungry Jack’s in Colac will impact health, hip-pockets and city traffic.
Insight into dino-age Otways
A decade-long research project has culminated in a fascinating representation of what Cape Otway looked like 100 million years ago.
Contributions make huge impact on volunteers
A Birregurra volunteer says sponsorship is the lifeblood that keeps many community group programs running.
