News
Lucky escapes in four-car crash
POLICE say two drivers involved in a four-car crash near Colac were “extremely lucky” to walk away from the Princes Highway smash.
Missing teenage boy sparks bush search
LORNE emergency services had a busy Pier to Pub weekend dealing with a missing boy and a heart attack victim, but have praised revellers.
Racing star films at Apollo Bay
AUSTRALIAN Formula One driver Mark Webber has visited Apollo Bay to film a television commercial.
Farming heritage on show
COLAC Heritage Festival organisers say they are keen to ensure the annual event continues to evolve.
Minister calls for action on troublesome maps
THE STATE’S Roads Minister says European standards might be to blame for dodgy electronic maps directions through the Otways.
Shabby square waits on mower
A FORMER Colac man says the city’s Memorial Square needs “some tender loving care” to stop long grass and weeds from spreading.
Vulnerable coast misses out on bushfire warnings
A WYE RIVER man fears a lack of mobile internet coverage could leave the coastal hamlet vulnerable in a bushfire emergency.
Blood donation plea from sick toddler’s family
COLAC district toddler William Reilly has spent a third of his life in hospital and has had 33 blood transfusions.