News
Works to commence on Apollo Bay camping uplift
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is commencing pre-staging works at the Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve, as part of the Camping Uplift initiative.
Annual fair about showcasing spirit
Members of the Anglican Parish of Colac will showcase their community spirit with the Parish’s annual Autumn fair set for this weekend.
Department investigates distressing bus incident
The Department of Education says it will continue to review processes after a Lake Colac School student was left alone on a bus, eventually getting out and knocking on the door of a stranger to raise the alarm.
Otways orchard ripe for picking
Nature’s way is at the core of Gellibrand farmer Juli Farquhar’s apple orchard.
Man drowns at Marengo beach
One man has drowned and two others have been rushed to hospital in a critical condition following a swim tragedy near Apollo Bay.
Competition heats up for Colac Fire Brigade
The Colac Fire Brigade are gearing up to bring the heat at this year’s state championships at Mooroopna.
Landfill warning – ‘serious injuries or worse’
Corangamite Shire Council is warning of potentially “serious injuries or worse” and millions of dollars in damage if people continue to carelessly dispose of batteries, e-waste and flares into their rubbish bins.
Fire crews save Birregurra house and shed
Colac district fire crews saved a house and shed from a blaze which started as an unattended burnoff on a property near Birregurra on Saturday.