News
Farming tree change for truffle producer
RODERICK POOLE is enjoying the challenge of swapping a suburban garden in Melbourne for a 35-hectare farm in the Otways.
Soldier’s 100-year-old message in a bottle
A GLASS BOTTLE thrown into the ocean 100 years ago is acting as a lasting memory of a Colac man’s father.
Colac residents set to give blood
A COLAC council leader has encouraged Colac and district people to help save lives by donating blood.
Staged development for Bay harbour plan
COLAC OTWAY Shire councillors have clashed over a decision to allow a staged redevelopment of Apollo Bay’s harbour precinct.
Hospital shuts doors on passive smoking
COLAC businesses will enforce new smoking bans in three weeks aimed at protecting people from second-hand smoke.
New rail trail section officially opens
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council, district landowners and community members will celebrate an official opening of the latest Old Beechy Rail Trail extension and improvements today.
Thief takes heirlooms from woman with MS
A THIEF has shattered the peaceful world of a Colac district woman with multiple sclerosis after ransacking her house and stealing her parents’ jewellery.
First World War poetry finds a new audience
A BEEAC nurse’s war poetry has found a new audience 82 years after her death.