News
International driver banned
A Hong Kong tourist caught driving 46 kilometres an hour above the limit at Winchelsea will lose his licence for a year and pay a $750 fine.
Permission sought for five new Bay homes
Five new houses could be built at Apollo Bay if the development gets Colac Otway Shire Council’s tick of approval.
Court orders to destroy attack dogs
Two dogs that mauled a woman at Winchelsea must be destroyed, a magistrate has ordered.
Intriguing bowerbird in region
The satin bowerbird is a fascinating species found only in Australia.
Birregurra’s new playspace opens with more attractions
Birregurra’s expanded playspace is now open in time for the school holidays.
Drainage concerns for Elliminyt plan
Stormwater drainage concern was a chief reason behind at least one vote to refuse a development at Elliminyt.
Local centres support changes
Childcare centres in Colac have welcomed new measures to boost child safety, including a personal phone ban.
Meth dominates drug detections
Colac Highway Patrol officers have caught 35 motorists who tested positive for either methylamphetamine or cannabis in their system since January.