News
Construction to start on new government office
WORK will start this month on a new $4.6-million government office and depot at Gellibrand.
Colac Hospital plans for stroke clinic
COLAC HOSPITAL hopes to expand its specialist health services from March.
Drier than average for four years
COLAC and district has had its fourth year in a row of drier-than-average weather, with one watcher dubbing the weather a “green drought”.
District prepares for total fire bans and summer heat
TODAY is a day of total fire ban for Colac and south-west Victoria, with another ban likely for Saturday as temperatures soar.
Bike crash survivor issues travel advice
A MELBOURNE motorcyclist says people need to carry safety equipment when in the bush these holidays after he fractured his neck in a crash at Lorne.
Television issues create concerns
TELEVISION interference from a phone network upgrade has forced Apollo Bay accommodation owners to pay up to $200 to provide guests with television reception.
Otways college plans leadership program
A NEW Lavers Hill program aims to develop student leadership and build ties between country and city schools.
Hope for summer rain after dry times in 2014
COLAC district farmers are hoping for summer rain to help boost production after a drier than average year.