News
Health focus for Wannon
An independent candidate for Colac and district’s federal division wants to increase medical training places in the region and create a $1-billion national rural health fund.
Coastal authority leader resigns
The boss of a major coastal authority has resigned, with Colac Otway Shire’s former municipal monitor set to temporarily fill the role.
Birregurra blackspot’s action plan
Residents, road users and emergency service workers say urgent action is required at Birregurra’s Conns Lane in the wake of another crash at the precinct.
Driving reminder after crash
Colac Highway Patrol’s acting sergeant is reminding people to slow down and take extra care on the roads during holiday periods following a two-car collision at Jancourt East.
Cressy event unites region
David McGinness’s role in helping co-ordinate Cressy Aerodrome’s annual Anzac Day event has opened his eyes to how much it brings the community together.
MP pledges more facilities funding
A major party has promised to build new female change rooms at Irrewillipe if it is successful at next month’s federal election.
Unknown cause of power outage
Power across Colac Otway Shire has been restored after an outage impacted thousands of residents on Monday night.
Monitor’s report slams previous council
An independent municipal monitor appointed to watch Colac Otway Shire Council has released a scathing 31-page report that includes 20 recommendations.
