News
Cost rise puts road closure on hold
Colac Otway Shire Council will wait another month to decide what to do about a road closure in Cressy’s Hall Street, after an unexpected $45,000 increase in the project’s budget.
School farewells supervisor after 23 years
Arthur Watson says he will mostly miss the “chitter-chatter” of his 23-year role as a crossing supervisor.
Recognition for student of year
Colac disability support worker Tara Roe has earned an accolade for her dedication and enthusiasm in all she learns.
Deans Marsh producers grow tastes of Tuscany
When Michael Coates and Anne Mutimer purchased their Deans Marsh property 11 years ago, the pair never pictured themselves operating a gold-medal-winning olive grove and vineyard.
Body dumped, fatal crash near Winchelsea
Police are calling for anyone with information to assist with investigations into the dumping of a woman’s body east of Winchelsea and a fatal crash south of Winchelsea.
Praise for district firefighters
Colac district fire crews remain on high alert today, after a weekend of scorching heat and northerly wind gusts reaching more than 60 kilometres an hour.
Community grants program open
Colac Otway Shire’s 2024-25 Grants Program is now open and community groups, sporting clubs, local event organisers and businesses are encouraged to apply.
Driver learns licence lesson
A woman has learnt to read past the heading of an infringement notice, after she was caught driving without a licence and fined $350 in court.
