News

  • Council could talk Jan 26

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor Jason Schram says there’ll be no changes to Australia Day events in 2025, despite a nearby council changing its tune on the date.

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  • Clearwater employees could hear on backpay

    A former Clearwater Logging and Transport worker says everything has turned out alright one year on from the business going into administration and 73 workers losing their jobs just before Christmas.

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  • Perfect scores for Lorne students

    Lorne P-12 College has celebrated its 2024 dux, and two perfect 50 study scores.

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  • Community joins for brilliant $20K fundraiser

    Colac and district’s community has dug deep at this year’s Christmas by the Lake event, raising about $20,000 for Colac Area Health Foundation.

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  • Weather impacts trees and power

    Monday’s high heat and winds across the Colac Otway region resulted in power outages, trees down and even a water rescue.

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  • Outage concerns resident

    Kawarren resident Lindsay Riches says being left without any mobile phone service on a day of extreme fire danger is “pretty poor”.

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  • Twin sisters top CSC

    Twin Colac Secondary College students Amber and Sarsha Ferrari have remarkably achieved ATAR’s less than one point apart.

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  • Bay fish and chips the perfect catch

    The Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op has been named Australia’s best fish and chips, reflecting the coast’s rich offerings.

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