News
Colac joyride over for teens
Police have arrested and charged two Colac 14-year-old boys who stole a ute and drove erratically through Colac’s CBD, before flipping it and fleeing the scene of the accident.
Inspirational walk raises vital funds
Colac’s Lynne Barker says a charity walk to raise money in the name of Olivia Newton-John was inspirational.
Harvest Trail a hit for foodies
The Otway Harvest Trail celebrated all things delicious from the region.
Alarming high-speed roadtrip
Colac district police have charged a Melbourne woman who they caught driving 48 kilometres above the speed limit with an unrestrained child in the backseat.
Upskill or refresh to save a life
Colac and district residents are being encouraged to learn or refresh their CPR skills and sign up to be a GoodSAM Responder this Shocktober.
Highway e-scooter rider avoids prison term
A 37-year-old man caught riding an electric scooter along the Princes Highway without a helmet has avoided a jail sentence.
Letters to the Editor
Hope for “hand of friendship” As I lurch, stumble into my old age I find that I cannot do many things that I once took for granted. The author Philip Roth described old age as more of a massacre than a battle, I concur. The only plus so far is that a lover of books […]
Proposed childcare site opposed
A group of Elliminyt residents acknowledge the need for more childcare services in Colac but say they will oppose a proposed $1.2-million childcare centre in Hart Street because of safety concerns and potential road congestion.