News
Carjackers terrorise driver
POLICE are hunting two men who stole a Colac district man’s car after one of the offenders held a knife to the victim’s throat.
Birds wreak havoc on historic town
THOUSANDS of birds are wreaking havoc on Birregurra’s historic trees, church and golf course.
Footballer airlifted with fractured vertebrae
A 17-YEAR-OLD Colac district footballer has two fractured vertebrae and suffered temporary paralysis down his left side after an on-field incident during a weekend game at Birregurra.
Driver escapes fiery crash, walks for help
A COBDEN man walked more than two kilometres for help after he was lucky to survive a car crash which incinerated his vehicle.
Business group launches business awards
THE countdown has begun ahead of Colac Otway Shire’s top business awards ceremony.
Residents campaign against rates and red tape
ANGER over rising rates and increasing red tape has pushed 30 Colac Otway Shire residents to rally for change.
Man waited 100 minutes for ambulance
A COLAC district man waited more than an hour for an ambulance after falling from a horse at Bambra, north of Lorne.
Officer’s 40 years of community involvement
COLAC police officer Terry McCrickard says he’s proud to have been involved in the community during nearly 40 years in the force.