News
Two-month sentence for multiple offences
A 36-year-old mother who pleaded guilty to a string of charges including burglary must complete a community correction order once she is released from prison.
Much more than coffee
Friendships and connections continue to grow through the Colac Coffee Club.
Walkway offers all-ability access
The completion of major works at Stevensons Falls has arrived just in time for the summer holidays, providing accessibility for people of all abilities.
Uniting for festive lunch
A new Australian citizen, a local doctor, a parishioner, or someone looking for a new Christmas tradition – there’s a seat for everyone at St Mary’s Colac’s open community Christmas Day lunch.
Jingle all the way with Apollo Bay
As the big day draws closer, Apollo Bay is set to fill the air with Christmas magic at its Jingle in the Bay event.
Churches open arms to the community
The Colac district’s churches are looking forward to welcoming the community for their various Christmas events and services.
DEVASTATING JOB LOSSES: Business ‘wind-down’
A Clearwater Logging and Transport employee says it is devastating that staff have been made redundant right before Christmas, after the logging company went into administration earlier this month owing almost $20 million.
Bizarre offending but no conviction
A 20-year-old man who pleaded guilty to stealing blow torches, a gas canister, alcohol, cooked chickens and $20,000 of items including a samurai sword from a Colac store has walked from court without a conviction.