News

  • SES crew clears fallen tree over quiet weekend

    A fallen tree on Colac-Forrest Road was the only major incident for Colac SES over the weekend, despite a forecast for storms.

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  • Tribute to heroic actions

    A quick-thinking and courageous response to an intense early-morning inferno has helped Apollo Bay’s firefighters and rescuers earn one of the CFA’s highest honours. 

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  • Bay fire brigade welcomes new truck

    Say G’day to Apollo Bay Fire and Rescue’s newest member.  

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  • Indian federation backs VBOSS

    The president of an Indian Associations peak body has urged the State Government to fund a proposed surf education centre at Apollo Bay.

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  • Springing into photo showcase

    Colourful, cute and eye-catching entries filled Colac Otway Shire Council’s spring photo competition.

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  • ALC sold in $400-million-dollar deal

    The Australian Lamb Company, owner of Colac’s meat processing plant and one of the city’s biggest employers, has sold to a Saudi and Brazilian joint venture company in a $400-million-dollar deal.

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  • Helicopters sweep region in annual census of ducks

    Helicopters will traverse Colac and district as part of a survey of the state’s duck population.

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  • Trail bridge replacement ready ahead of schedule

    The Camperdown Timboon Rail Trail has reopened ahead of schedule with the replacement of two bridges, but it needs three more new bridges in coming years.

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