News
Road fix coming mid-year
A roundabout at a notorious blackspot near Winchelsea won’t start construction until the middle of 2023.
Hospitals post healthy results
Great Ocean Road Health, Hesse Rural Health and Timboon and District Healthcare Service have all reported budget surpluses in the 2021-22 financial year, despite one of the most challenging years for the health system.
Laneway water leak fixed
Barwon Water blocked off Colac’s Johnstones Lane this week to repair a leaking water main, which had caused water to flow down the lane for days.
Winchelsea stadium to re-open soon
Winchelsea’s indoor stadium will re-open to the public this month after an extended closure, following the completion of repairs to the stadium’s floor.
The new lawman in town
The chance to be part of a new community and diversify his career has drawn Josh Goonan to Birregurra, where he is now the town’s new police officer in charge.
No progress towards World Heritage Listing
Calls to provide the Great Ocean Road with a World Heritage Listing seem to have fizzled out, with no recent progress.
Enjoying fun in the sun
Colac and district residents can expect hot weather to continue this weekend.
New use for Point Grey site
Lorne’s iconic pier restaurant is set to take on a new life as a temporary art bazaar over the summer, while the community waits for a Point Grey precinct redevelopment project to begin.