News
Physio lands centre rooms
A sports treatment clinic will retain its digs at Colac’s Bluewater Leisure Centre after Colac Otway Shire Council green-lit a new consulting room lease deal.
VFF welcomes milk price rise
The Victorian Farmers Federation says supermarket moves to lift milk prices is welcome for farmers and reflects the mounting costs of producing milk.
Drilling on new gas wells complete
Beach Energy has finished a major program of drilling for gas offshore from Port Campbell, striking natural gas and boosting production at its Port Campbell plant.
Surf Coast’s efforts failing to convince Winch
Winchelsea residents are the most dissatisfied in Surf Coast Shire, new survey results reveal.
Drawing on landscapes and wildlife
Artist Merrian Dennis has lived and painted at her Gnotuk home for 40 years, inspired by the surrounding volcanic lakes and plains.
Spate of Colac driving offences
A learner driver who allegedly reached breakneck speed in Colac’s Murray Street – including more than 80kmh above the limit – will face court over charges that include endangering life.
Car and bike thefts in city
Colac police are appealing for information about the theft of a car and damage of another vehicle at South Colac Sports Club.
Public backing for pill testing
More than three quarters of people in Colac Otway believe there should be harsher penalties for drink drivers and more than half support pill testing, new data shows.