News
Dairy farmer boosting skills
COLAC district dairy farmer Andrew Beale says he wants to improve his lobbying and presentation skills as part of a national leadership program.
Survivor’s next big adventure
FORMER Colac woman Karen Hitchings has embarked on the adventure of a lifetime after completing her biggest challenge yet – defeating breast cancer.
Homestead owner joins Oliver push
CRESSY homestead owner Rosie Vaccari says the district and her kitchen are the perfect places for celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to cook up a storm.
Still waiting for $2m blowout details
RATEPAYERS must wait another month before learning why Colac’s Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment will cost them $2 million more than expected.
Colac drug crime doubles
COLAC and district’s drug-related crime has nearly doubled in the past year because of increased use and a police crackdown, the regional police inspector says.
Council CEO will retire
COLAC Otway Shire Council will be on the hunt for a new leader after chief executive officer Rob Small ended weeks of public speculation and announced his retirement.
Praise for ‘angel’ firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS who helped save Birrregurra’s historic Mooleric homestead from a 250-hectare fire this week are “angels”, the homestead’s manager says.
Putting spotlight on rare diseases
A COLAC woman with a rare disease has praised blood donors in the lead-up to Rare Diseases Day on Friday.