Artist’s way with watercolour

For Christine Smith, working in art shops throughout her life has sparked a keen interest in painting with watercolour.

Warrion welcomes floral fest

It was a blooming beautiful day at the Warrion Flower Show last week, showcasing the beauty of the region.

Colac’s two-lot request

A planning application for a Colac property seeks to subdivide and build an additional home.

Please fix the Princes

“We see it on the daily”.

Princes Highway potholes are causing havoc on Colac district vehicles, with reports of four cars towed in the space of hours in Colac’s west.

Sting barks, but no bite

Police have nabbed seven drivers for mobile phone infractions in Colac, but the motorists have all avoided a fine.

Sofa lit on second storey

A burning couch fell from a balcony during a blaze in a Colac unit yesterday.

Train times should look west

Faster trains are set to hit Colac’s line on November 1, while a former mayor seeks a more study-friendly timetable for students.

National medal for dedication

Beeac group officer Gavin Brien says his years of service have been all about helping the community, after earning CFA’s prestigious national medal over the weekend.