News
Solar farm gets build tick
A $150-million solar farm near Camperdown has received the green light for construction, after addressing the concerns of objectors and Corangamite Shire Council.
Lorne club reaches finals
Lorne surf lifesavers have impressed officials in New South Wales with a men’s team competing in a national rescue boat semi-final.
Thwaita’s terrific turf showcases passion
Luscious lawn, glowing grass, terrific turf – whatever you want to call it – James Thwaites’ lawn is the most famous patch of grass in Colac.
Former health chief honoured
A former Colac hospital boss has received one of Rotary’s highest honours.
Students boost nursing care
Great Ocean Road Health will benefit from new registered nursing and midwifery students, as part of a government investment to support the state’s healthcare workforce.
Call for council to buy offsets
Colac Otway Shire Council should buy more than 1500 tonnes of certified carbon offsets to hit its net zero greenhouse emissions target for last year, a councillor says.
Pokies players lose $9 million
Fewer COVID-19 lockdowns in the latest financial year meant a 53-per-cent hike in pokies losses in Colac Otway and Corangamite shires, new data shows.
Petrol prices stuck too high
Colac motorists should shop around for the best fuel price, as prices stay put at their record highs, despite prices dropping in other areas, an expert says.