News
Citizenship event scheduled
Colac Otway Shire Council has given the go-ahead to keep its Australia Day citizenship ceremony on January 26.
Off-duty lifeguard saves swimmers
An off-duty lifeguard has helped rescue a family from an unsupervised Apollo Bay beach that saw a mother and daughter taken to hospital.
Man injured in Cobden bike crash
A man has sustained upper-body and head injuries after a motorcycle crash at Cobden.
ARTS FOCUS: Natural talent shines for artist
Camperdown’s Dr Marion Manifold knew she wanted to be an artist from a very young age, with art coming naturally to her.
New tax a threat to housing
Corangamite Shire Council’s vision for Cobden’s future has the potential to provide an additional 600 new homes in the community, but a windfall gains tax starting from July 1 would tax property owners who rezone their land.
Rural Scene news
Disease outbreak warnings for animal owners, plus a leadership opportunity for rural women.
DRAMATIC FOOTAGE: Police winch two people from stranded boat
A police helicopter has winched two people from a stricken boat in a dramatic night-time rescue at Johanna.
First baby for 2023
Demi Moore-Lucas and Jayden Comer have started the new year on a high, welcoming their first child into the world this week.