News
Berry grower has taste for cider
THE opening of this year’s berry season is extra special for Colac district’s Pennyroyal Berry farm.
Hospital reverses cash crisis
COLAC Area Health has turned a $1.1-million deficit into a $100,000 surplus in 12 months.
MP joins phone tower fight
BIRREGURRA and Gellibrand residents are demanding temporary mobile phone towers remain in their towns during fire season, with the support of their federal MP.
Council won’t review performance
COLAC Otway Shire councillors have rejected a call for a review of the council after the shire ranked poorly on a national index.
‘Toolies’ keep Lorne police busy
AN assault and drunken “toolies” have kept police busy during Schoolies Week celebrations at Lorne.
Ice driving Colac district crime
DRUG crime has increased almost 50-per-cent in the Colac Otway and Surf Coast shires during the past year.
Another branch falls in public square
A SECOND branch has fallen at Colac’s Memorial Square, days after an inspection recommended tree removal at the square.
Teenagers walking for hurt mate
LORNE teenagers hope to help their friend Lochie Donne in his recovery from spinal injuries, one step at a time.