News
Beeac coffee catch-up complaint shocks group
A weekly coffee catch-up in Beeac, which has become a mental health release for retired men from across the region, will continue today despite a “bump in the road”.
Family escapes uninjured after roof ripped from home
A Colac district family who woke to 130-kilometre winds ripping the roof off their home have been left in shock and forced to seek emergency housing.
Seventy-year celebration for six former classmates
Celebrating 70 years since meeting at Colac East Primary School, six former classmates have shared lunch and memories in the town where it all began.
Tornado-type storm hits region
Local emergency service crews say the “tornado-type” storms over the past week are possibly the worst that the region has seen, with volunteers remaining on high alert today.
Ambulance response a concern for Colac
A real-life situation during first-aid training in Colac has put concerns about the region’s slow ambulance response times in the spotlight.
Mixed views on new short-stay levy proposal
Changes to the State Government’s short-stay levy bill which propose to give councils the power to ban people renting their properties through holiday platforms have received mixed reactions.
Colac shops damaged in wild weather
Colac businesses are staying positive in the wake of storm damage that has forced one business to close its doors until further notice.
August rain below average despite wild end to winter
Half the entire month’s rainfall in August was unleashed on the Colac district during the final week of winter.