News
Guilty plea for knife offender
A woman who wielded a knife and caused an altercation at a Colac pizza shop could avoid further jail in favour of receiving drug and mental health help.
Court penalty for fire
A Colac woman has received another conviction for fire-related offences, but a magistrate has flagged that it’s unlikely to stop her re-offending.
Shire rates burden shifts
Colac Otway Shire Council has locked in its new budget, with road reconstruction and an Elliminyt wetlands project at the top of its project list.
Money for Corangamite business improvements
Businesses in Corangamite Shire can apply for grants of up to $3000 to improve the visual appeal, accessibility and functionality of their premises.
EPA slams farm over alleged rotting carcasses
A Simpson district dairy company has copped a fine of more than $5000 after a dozen dead and rotting cattle were allegedly left out in the open.
Bulla site celebrates birthday milestone
Bulla’s chilled operations plant in Colac’s Forest Street really is the cream of the crop of Australia’s dairy industry.
Salon vies for national honour
Colac’s Miss Kit beauty salon has taken out a top-five spot as a finalist of a prestigious national beauty industry award.
Remarkable marble sparkles
Sculptor and artist Clive Murray-White moved to Alvie just a year ago and brought with him five decades of diverse experience and exciting coincidences.