News

  • Court fine for young male hoon

    “Don’t kill yourself or someone else for thrills.”

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  • Striking cockie turns heads

    Yellow, black and a little bit of white – a beautiful bird with a “very uncommon” colour mutation is enjoying the views and food on offer at Lake Colac.

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  • Event to observe 40 years since fire

    It’s almost 40 years since the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires, and Surf Coast Shire Council is planning a once-off event to commemorate the anniversary.

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  • Lorne beach tragedy

    A teenager has died while bodysurfing in a Christmas tragedy near Lorne, with authorities reminding people to play it safe in the water this summer.

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  • Nine hospitalised after crash

    A woman was lucky to survive after she was flung from a vehicle in an Elliminyt crash this week.

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  • Months of work for top lights

    After the months of planning, preparation and work for his Christmas lights display, Colac’s Rohan Murch says the community’s appreciation and positive feedback make it all worthwhile.

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  • Fire risks rising as district grasslands dry out

    Colac and district firefighters have had a relatively quiet start to the fire season, but have attended small grass and scrub fires in recent days.

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  • PHOTO FEATURE: Families enjoy Colac holidays

    Local families and travellers enjoyed stopping at Colac’s holiday hotspots during the festive season.

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