News
New flood maps to guide Birregurra’s future
The State Government has given the final tick of approval for changes to Birregurra’s flood mapping in Colac Otway Shire’s planning scheme.
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.
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.
Wellbeing boost for students
“They’re seeing that it makes them better friends, better people and better classmates so they’re on board.”
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.