News

  • Fine for illegal tree cutting

    A Colac district man has been slapped with a $1000 fine for cutting down a tree in the Otways.

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  • Councillor resigns ahead of election

    Tosh-Jake Finnigan has resigned from their position as a Colac Otway Shire councillor this morning to allow them “to speak freely about council issues while campaigning for re-election”.

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  • Bay restaurant seeks approval for expansion

    An Apollo Bay restaurant is hoping to get planning approval to expand its business and reduce its liquor licence hours.

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  • Painter inspired by show’s art

    With a rich history of being inspired by the Birregurra Art Show, Gellibrand district artist Alda Palejs Hubbard hopes it can continue going from strength to strength this year.

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  • Agriculture Victoria confirms profit decrease for dairy farms

    Agriculture Victoria has clarified that figures in the Victoria Dairy Farm Monitor indicated a decrease in profits from the previous year, and shared information about the support available to farmers.

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  • Funding support ‘well overdue’

    Nourish to Flourish founders and directors Jayne Peacock and Michelle Carson say the State Government’s funding support for treating eating disorders is welcome but “well overdue”.

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  • Weekend of fun at Showgrounds

    It was a super weekend at the Colac Showgrounds, with LET’S TALK Colac’s Walk the Walk Festival raising awareness and funds for mental health, and Colac Orchid Club’s annual show displaying beautiful blooms for all to enjoy.

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  • Football to farming excellence

    Brownlow Medallist Gary Dempsey’s farming journey at Yeo would have made his late father just as proud as his son’s illustrious career in footy.

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