News
Recognition for student of year
Colac disability support worker Tara Roe has earned an accolade for her dedication and enthusiasm in all she learns.
Deans Marsh producers grow tastes of Tuscany
When Michael Coates and Anne Mutimer purchased their Deans Marsh property 11 years ago, the pair never pictured themselves operating a gold-medal-winning olive grove and vineyard.
Body dumped, fatal crash near Winchelsea
Police are calling for anyone with information to assist with investigations into the dumping of a woman’s body east of Winchelsea and a fatal crash south of Winchelsea.
Praise for district firefighters
Colac district fire crews remain on high alert today, after a weekend of scorching heat and northerly wind gusts reaching more than 60 kilometres an hour.
Community grants program open
Colac Otway Shire’s 2024-25 Grants Program is now open and community groups, sporting clubs, local event organisers and businesses are encouraged to apply.
Funding options for park, boards
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider potential funding applications for the redevelopment of the Donaldson Street Playspace and the installation of five electronic scoreboards at local recreation reserves at an unscheduled meeting this week.
Driver learns licence lesson
A woman has learnt to read past the heading of an infringement notice, after she was caught driving without a licence and fined $350 in court.
Road-safety pioneer remembered
He pioneered learner logbooks, taught road safety to state bigwigs, and helped to hand out 200,000 life-saving coffees in Colac.