News
Laundry from dryer sets fire to vehicle
Self-combusting laundry caused a car fire at Beeac this week, sparking an unusual but timely warning.
Police call for information after stolen ute torched
Colac Police are appealing for information about a vehicle theft in Colac in the early hours of Thursday morning that ended with a vehicle being torched at Winchelsea.
Call for public’s help following fatality
Police are calling for anyone who witnessed a fatal crash at Irrewillipe or have dashcam footage of the car prior to yesterday’s incident to contact Colac Police Station or Crime Stoppers.
Councillor considers code of conduct action
The Colac Otway Shire councillor at the centre of an abandoned meeting has floated a code of conduct action against themself.
Calls for community space
Apollo Bay has a once in a lifetime opportunity to create a venue to cater for the community under a proposed masterplan to improve the town’s recreation reserve, the leader of the main sporting group says.
Focus on facility after fatality
This week’s drowning fatality at Apollo Bay has local surf life saving members pleading with the State Government for action on their proposed ocean safety skills centre at the coastal town.
Support after traumatic incident
The parent of a child left on a bus for about five hours after a morning drop off at Lake Colac School says the incident was “very traumatic and horrifying” but praised the school for its support.
Invitation to reunion
Kawarren Primary School students have the chance to step back into their school days through an upcoming reunion.