News
Underground lines could cut fire risks
Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has called for powerlines to go underground to stop fire devastation from fallen powerlines.
Furniture shop takes over play centre
The former site of Colac’s Kidz Kingdom play centre could be home to a furniture store and warehouse, if a planning application goes ahead.
Fat sale prices follow trends
Colac Regional Saleyards’ first regular sale back for the year had high numbers with 519 head of cat-tle go under the hammer, with prices following a national low trend.
Dedicated agent closes chapter
Charles Stewart stalwart Tim Gibson is hanging up the boots after looking after the region’s farmers for 35 years.
Authorities remove boat
Parks Victoria has removed a wrecked boat from a beach near Johanna.
Picture returns to family
An image is worth a thousand words – and a century-old photograph of a couple’s wedding anniversary has a story to tell.
Maternity ward fight steps up
Colac district parents and expectant parents will attend a rally calling for Epworth Geelong’s maternity ward to remain open, after its upcoming closure caused community outrage.
Brigade worried about Powercor wait times
Apollo Bay fire authorities say they could have longer wait times to manage power-related fire emergencies after Powercor changed its services to a Colac-based team.