News

  • Bunnings bandit must repay store

    A man who pocketed tools while wandering Colac’s Bunnings must pay $413 in fines and repayments for the stolen items. 

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  • Busy beaches but no local rescues

    Apollo Bay beach rescuers say it’s one of the busiest seasons they’ve seen, but fortunately people are playing safe by the waters.

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  • Otways death: man identified

    Police have identified the man who died at an Otways recreational course as a 40-year-old man from Highton.

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  • All invited to foreshore picnic

    A Colac Otway community picnic is encouraging people to gather, enjoy good food and good conversation on the Lake Colac foreshore this weekend.

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  • Aircraft prepared for fire response

    Two aircraft stationed in the Colac district are ready to respond over the summer season, including the biggest single-engine helicopter in the world.

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  • Brigades praised for giving aid

    CFA District Six assistant chief fire officer Craig Brittain has thanked all district brigade members who attended the Grampians bushfires, which was declared contained this week.

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  • Multiple fires during ban day

    With illegal campfires recurring at Meredith Park across the weekend, multiple CFA members have issued fresh warnings to campers.

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  • Artists invited to apply for funding

    Artists and creatives who are “emerging, mid-career and established” can apply for funding help this month.

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