News
Man pleads guilty to dog and wallet thefts
A 21-year-old man who stole a dog, a wallet and attempted to steal a car will learn his fate in March.
Growing goodness: Jen finds joy in her ‘happy place’
From the trees and flowers through to the fruit and vegetable crops, goodness grows in Jen Brooke’s garden.
Council cargo ban targets applicant
Colac Otway Shire Council says it doesn’t believe the Apollo Bay Port can cope with the demands of Bass Strait Freight’s proposal without proper consideration.
Huge crowd flocks to dog trials
Hundreds of attendees – on two and four legs – flocked to the Deans Marsh Dog Trials on the weekend, for another successful year of competition.
New focus to boost Beeac
New Beeac local Matthew Taylor’s desire to impart his knowledge with fellow locals has helped the town plan its first-ever community market.
Lake Colac advocate revisits call for action
A long-time lake advocate and Colac Yacht Club member is calling on the Colac Otway Shire Council and the State Government to do more with one of Colac’s greatest assets – the lake.
Business enters liquidation
Clearwater Logging and Transport has entered liquidation, despite interest from 25 parties to buy the business and/or its assets.
Firewood collection concerns
A Colac district firewood distributor fears new laws preventing him from sourcing timber from the state forest will cripple residents financially during the winter months.