News
Magistrate waives fine
A woman with exemplary traffic history has been left in shock after a Magistrate dismissed her penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign.
Blow for drug-driver
A woman caught travelling at almost 150kmh in a 100kmh zone while under the influence of drugs is off the road for the next two years and must pay a $1500 fine.
Lobster market thrives locally
A focus on exporting lobster has taken a back seat for the Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op, which has turned its attention to feeding the mouths of tourists who are taking advantage of its fresh produce.
Garden at Cororooke intrigues and delights
If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse into the almost-eight decades of Frances Albertella’s life and personality through her delightful Cororooke garden.
Endless career paths at national sawmiller
At the Colac site of Australia’s largest softwood sawmilling business AKD, the career opportunities are “endless”.
School thief drives at police vehicle to evade capture
A thief drove at a police vehicle and side-swiped a shed at Alvie Primary School to evade capture on Christmas Eve.
Red-tape frustration grows
Bass Strait Freight director David Harris says frustrations are growing with Colac Otway Shire Council, as his company hits more “preposterous” red tape in its bid to ship livestock from King Island to Apollo Bay.
Truck-load of toys and joy
A social group of bikies will put a smile on the faces of kids across the Colac district on Christmas Day after collecting $5000 worth of toys.