News
District supports Care Park
The carpark at headspace Colac turned into a Care Park yesterday, with the R U OK? conversation convoy rolling through town.
Donut bite while driving costs licence
A very embarrassed driver was “taking a bite of a donut” when he was caught doing more than 25 kilometres above the speed limit in Deans Marsh.
Local gardens open to the public
Horticulturalist Bob Millen’s two decades of work is evident within the magic of his Beeac garden, which is set to open to the public this weekend.
Proposal for new house in Elliminyt
Plans for the development of a $1.5 million house in Elliminyt have crossed Colac Otway Shire Council planning officers’ desks.
Nine decades of good deeds
When the Rotary Club of Colac first formed, there were 22 members and the joining fee was two pounds, two shillings. Ninety years, hundreds of members and countless community works later, one of Colac’s most important volunteer groups is still going strong.
Huge turnout to harvest fest
Organisers of the Otway Producers’ Festival have lauded local turnout to the event on Sunday, with thousands of visitors passing through the gates at the Colac Showgrounds.
Final days to post votes
Council election voters have until 6pm Friday to make their ballot paper count and avoid a fine.
Prison possible for sexual assault, stalking
A Winchelsea man found guilty of sexual assault, stalking and upskirting will learn whether he is facing prison time next month.