News
Local egg production unaffected by bird flu
Colac district farmers have reassured customers egg production will continue amid this week’s detection of bird flu at farms in the Meredith and Terang regions.
Shark activity ‘normal’ despite community concerns
A coastal authority says it expected shark activity might increase at Marengo after a dead whale washed up on the shore earlier this year, and has stood by a multi-agency decision to bury the carcass.
Visitor upgrades at Erskine Falls
Erskine Falls is set to become safer and more enjoyable to visit, with a series of upgrades planned for the Lorne tourist attraction.
Mayor shares special story
Colac South West Primary School students visited the Colac Library for the Australian Library and Information Association’s national Simultaneous Storytime event this week.
A symbol of kinder’s connection to Country
Creating a whale sculpture at the Apollo Bay kindergarten symbolises the connection to Country preschoolers have made through First Nations leader Richard Collopy.
Family violence offender remains ‘in danger of jail’
A Colac district man will learn his fate for assaulting his partner and breaching an intervention order at a future court appearance.
Improvements for Lorne Transfer Station
Improvements at the Lorne Transfer Station to make it more user friendly, create better access for traffic and increase the resource recovery options are underway.
Planning for homes, sheds and additions
Plans for houses, extensions and agricultural buildings have reached Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.
