News

Broadcast interrupted
Colac district residents were unable to enjoy their breakfast with TV after multiple free-to-air channels were unavailable yesterday.

Dumping has high cost
Illegal dumping and improper donation can drain thousands of dollars from welfare in Colac, charity officers say.

Surf Coast inclusion plan
People with disability and their carers, family and support workers can have their say on a Surf Coast Shire Council inclusion plan.

Spotlighters facing charges
Two hunters will face court over a spotlighting incident at Kawarren.

Top earners on coast
Lorne and Port Campbell are home to the Colac district’s highest earners, tax figures show.

Saints unveil Indigenous jumper
Birregurra has unveiled the jumper design for its inaugural Indigenous clash with Apollo Bay.

Show theft guilty plea: man faces sentencing on knuckleduster and assault offences
A Colac man who kicked and threatened police officers has also assaulted another man, stolen stuffed toys from the Colac Show and was caught with a knuckleduster taser.

MasterChef showcases Bay
Apollo Bay’s harbour was the backdrop of Monday night’s MasterChef episode, as the popular cooking show showcased the town and its produce.

Eased restrictions likely this week
The Colac district remains “on track” for further easing of COVID restrictions on Friday.

MP queries Premier’s story
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has become embroiled in a controversial attack on absent Premier Daniel Andrews, which drew widespread condemnation and a rebuke from emergency responders.

Melbourne diners get turned away
A Melbourne family who tried to flout COVID restrictions and get table service at a Colac eatery has shocked the café’s owner and prompted a warning about community vigilance.

Rest stop has a break
Colac’s Driver Reviver site will remain closed this long weekend due to Melbourne’s COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent travel restrictions.

Marathon effort for walker
Neither wind, rain nor ice could stop mental health campaigner Warren Wright from reaching his goal of 100 laps of Colac’s Memorial Square.

Beach repairs underway after erosion
Authorities are renourishing sand at Wye River’s beach after erosion swept away sand dunes and a beach access ramp.

Play space plan out, coastal vision unveiled
Winchelsea families can have their say on ideas for the town’s new playground, while a community panel has released its top priorities for Surf Coast Shire Council.

Council finalising sign plan
Colac Otway Shire Council says it has been working with Traditional Owners on Colac welcome signs and a roads authority had ticked off proposed locations.