News

  • Teen aiming at big screen

    A talented young actor-director from Irrewarra is already making her mark on the film industry—with her latest project set to screen in Hollywood.

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  • Gellibrand campfire incident leaves injury

    An incident at a Gellibrand campground over the weekend has been attributed to “alcohol and stupidity”.

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  • Extreme fire conditions today

    Colac and district is bracing for a day of “well above average” temperatures today, with a Total Fire Ban Day declared for south-west Victoria.

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  • Temporary relocation for service

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s customer service centre is temporarily moving to the Colac Visitor Information Centre for two weeks in February.

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  • Citizen awards announced

    Timboon resident Leeanne Whitehead has been named Corangamite Shire’s 2025 Citizen of the Year, while Port Campbell’s Alysa Hibburt received the award for Young Citizen of the Year.

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  • Court hears speed, drugs and weapons

    A Camperdown man who racked up a long list of criminal charges across the western district including drugs, weapons and driving offences will learn his fate in March.

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  • South-west mops up at international week

    Breeders from south-west Victoria have taken home a large share of awards at International Dairy Week.

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  • Cororooke Brolga Fest shows community best

    The Cororooke Brolga Festival pulled in crowds to the district yesterday, with the event “growing every year”.

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