News
Fallen soldier’s nephew gains insights into Second World War
AN EMOTIONAL trip to pay tribute to his uncle has given Colac district man Peter Greig a new perspective on Australia’s involvement in the Second World War.
Highway to open before winter
MOTORISTS should be driving on a duplicated highway between Geelong and Winchelsea by next winter, a new VicRoads time schedule says.
Woman lost after taking short stroll at campsite
APOLLO BAY police helped locate a woman who went missing on a stroll near Cape Otway at the weekend.
Parking proposal causing concern
A COLAC motel owner says Vic-Roads’ proposal to change the Princes Highway between Bruce and Queen streets will impact businesses and residents.
Balloons inspire dress design
COLAC teen Beth O’Brien has painstakingly sewn 1800 balloons onto a carnival themed dress for a school project.
Beechy Trail wins statewide award
OLD BEECHY Rail Trail committee founding member Tony Grogan is celebrating success after the Otways recreation track claimed a Victorian innovation award.
Central Reserve talks with state opposition
COLAC civic and sporting leaders will meet with the Victorian Opposition sport spokesman to ask for a Labor Party commitment to fund a Central Reserve redevelopment.
Record dry weather across Colac region
COLAC DISTRICT residents should brace for an earlier start to the fire season after Colac’s driest September on record.