News
Witness saw sparks before fire
A WITNESS has claimed she saw sparks coming from powerlines before the start of Colac district’s Black Saturday bushfire.
Sufferer shares her story
A COLAC woman has taken an awareness campaign about her rare disease to the national stage.
Rape offences increase in Colac
COLAC’S leading policeman says an increase in rapes in the region doesn’t mean there are predators roaming the streets.
Warning after man approaches children
COLAC police and football officials have warned parents to look out for their children after a man approached young people in two incidents
Thieves target salon for ninth time
A COLAC hair salon owner says she is “a bit over it” after thieves targeted her business for the third time this year.
Powerlines clashed, says bushfire lawyer
POWERLINES clashed multiple times between Colac and Camperdown in the years leading up to Colac district’s Black Saturday bushfires, a lawyer is arguing.
Fire causes $70,000 damage to luxury car
A COLAC man was lucky to escape when fire destroyed his luxury car north of Colac, causing $70,000 damage.
Day off for students as staff take action
HUNDREDS of Colac and district students will have a day off today as teachers and school staff go on strike.