News
Parliamentary inquiry into regional bank closures
The Federal Senate will have a parliamentary inquiry into regional bank closures, after the dissolution of hundreds of branches across the country, including four Colac and district branches.
Beef studs combine for successful sale
The inaugural Pelican Rise invitational sale saw high prices and huge crowds for the beef week sale.
Endangered chicks hatch
Hooded Plover chicks are hatching along the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast, but authorities are warning people to stay away from the endangered birds.
John thrives on welding
Swayn and McCabe welder and fabricator John Cawthorn has no plans for retirement any time soon.
Used flares a risk in bins
Corangamite Shire Council has urged people to keep old flares out of their wheelie bins.
MP’s personal first speech
Former Colac Otway Shire councillor and teacher Joe McCracken has shared an insight into his personal life during his first speech in Parliament.
School spirit shines at college swim sports
Students at Colac Secondary College donned their house colours in all sorts of wacky costumes at Friday’s school swim sports, battling it out in the Bluewater pool for house victory.
Money in kitty for community groups
South Purrumbete’s recreation reserve will get a new fence thanks to a Corangamite Shire Council grants scheme, but thousands of dollars are sitting in the grants pool for community groups.