News
Superfish makes a splash
Ted Gallagher was one of 80 swimmers who jumped off Lorne’s pier in 1981 as competitors of a brand-new ocean race.
Quarterly surveys for Corangamite Shire
Corangamite Shire Council will check in with its residents more often, by moving to quarterly satisfaction surveys.
Man’s alleged theft leads to Bay arrest
An alleged theft and intoxicated altercation with a hospitality staff member has led to the arrest of a man at Apollo Bay.
Notorious black spot gets $12.5M upgrade
State road authorities have announced the long-awaited upgrade to Colac district’s infamous Blue Church corner, with the delivery of a roundabout for the dangerous intersection.
Council cops criticism over proposed new fee
A proposed new fee to use Colac Otway Shire Council’s recreation spaces has attracted criticism from ratepayers.
Partnership a boost for farm machinery
Agricultural equipment provider TTMI is now the exclusive dealer for Kuhn Farm Machinery in the Warrnambool and Colac regions.
Dry times ahead as nation in El Nino Alert
Warmer and drier-than-average weather could be ahead, with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to El Nino Alert status.
Rural Scene news in brief
Farmers share how they’re using efficient technology; South West TAFE gets $2 million for agriculture education; and the results of a horticulture election.