News
Smoking and eating too much
A HEALTH expert says Colac and district’s long-term smokers and people failing to access healthy food are contributing to the region’s smoking and obesity rates.
Bid to turn Colac pink
A COLAC breast cancer nurse wants the city to go pink on Monday to raise awareness about the disease.
Get the story behind homicides
ONE of Victoria’s leading homicide detectives says a Colac presentation will provide insight into “some of the most difficult cases in the state”.
Toddler’s new life and new brother
COLAC district toddler William Reilly is out of medical isolation after a life-saving transplant in time to welcome a new brother.
Shire CEO rejects pay rise
COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small has turned down a pay rise for a second time.
Fine dodgers caught
AUTHORITIES have dished out more than $30,000 worth of fines and imprisoned a Winchelsea man for 24 days during in a traffic blitz.
Dangerous roads will be safer
A NOTORIOUS intersection in Colac and a dangerous stretch of road near Deans Marsh will get upgrades worth nearly $3.5 million.
Teenager drove at 181kmh
A COLAC district teenager has had his brother’s ute impounded and will lose his licence after police caught him driving at 181 kilometres an hour.