News
No change in wind for wind farms
A WIND FARM developer has confirmed changes to State Government regulations will not affect the company’s wind farm projects in the Colac district.
Stem cell hopes for paralysed Colac boy
Colac’s Janet Areja hopes her son Kieron will regain feeling in his legs after receiving groundbreaking stem cell treatment.
Grass fire risk increases across district
Colac and district fire authorities are warning of an increased risk of fast-moving grass fires this summer.
Dob in ridiculous speed limits
Colac district motorists can have their say on “confusing and potentially dangerous stretches of road” with too many speed limit changes.
Colac crime rates fall despite car theft increase
Colac and district’s crime rate has fallen despite a jump in burglary and car thefts.
Tiny pest bugging staff at Colac cafe
A Colac lakeside cafe manager wants community help to rid her business of a growing insect problem – midges.
Turbine restrictions affect Colac district
A Port Campbell wind farm could go ahead despite a new State Government ban on turbines in the Great Ocean Road region.
Hall of fame honour for truck driver
Australia’s trucking industry has honoured Colac driver John Mahoney by inducting him into a National Road Transport Hall of Fame.