News
Council slams gas plan
The Federal Government should step in to stop gas and oil exploration in the Otway Basin, Colac Otway Shire Council says – or at least make sure commercial fishers are compensated.
Lighthouse reopens next week
Cape Otway’s iconic lighthouse is gearing up to welcome visitors back after handing over management, right in time for the school holidays.
Letters to the editor
Carbon neutrality, flooding and leukaemia feature in today’s letters.
Dinosaur leaves its (post)mark
A toothless dinosaur that roamed Cape Otway about 110 million years ago is set to make a big return – to your mail.
Wellbeing boost for students
“They’re seeing that it makes them better friends, better people and better classmates so they’re on board.”
Wound expert visits city
One of the world’s top wound experts has dropped in to Colac to teach local health professionals a thing or two about wound treatment and care.
Spotlight on rare critters
It’s National Threatened Species Day and Otways conservationists are reminding people to take care when visiting the coast to help protect crucial habitats.
Call to fund ocean centre
A Colac and district MP has called on the State Government to fund a proposed ocean safety skills centre at Apollo Bay, after a community petition attracted more than 1000 signatures.