News
Hospital donation for assault and trespass
A 67-year-old woman must pay $200 to the Royal Children’s Hospital, after pleading guilty to charges of trespass and assault in Colac court.
Cat curfew starts next week
Colac Otway cat owners must keep their furry friends confined to their properties between the hours of sunset and sunrise, under a new curfew starting Wednesday.
RISING COSTS: Extra funding approved for kinder playspace contract
Colac Otway Shire Council has approved $350,000 for a Colac kindergarten playspace, despite two councillors raising concerns about increasing construction costs for the project.
Not enough data on quakes
Experts say Australia’s earthquake data does not date back far enough to determine whether the Colac district has seen a recent increase in activity.
Beware of whitegoods scam
Camperdown police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man duping local businesses at Camperdown between September and October.
Broiler farm proposal
A planning application seeking approval to build two free-range broiler farms at Birregurra to house more than 1.6 million chickens has been lodged with Colac Otway Shire Council.
Warrion burglary charges
Colac’s crime investigation unit officers have arrested a Colac man after a burglary and theft at the Warrion Cricket Club last month.
Reserve masterplan released
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has released its long-awaited Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan, promising a community hub, seasonal campground and upgraded sporting precinct.