News
Swells and tide damage coast
A coastal authority has recorded a “rare” coupling along the Surf Coast and Colac Otway shorelines, with five-metre swells and king tides eroding the coast and surprising experts.
Tribute to leading citizen
Beeac’s Graham “Dick” Shinners was a passionate volunteer, an eager football supporter and a loving family man who worked tirelessly for his community.
Hoons tear up sport oval
“Idiot” hoons have torn up a Beeac community sportsground, with volunteers left to repair the vehicular vandalism.
Swap meet draws crowd
A huge host of motoring-minded traders have descended on the Colac Showgrounds.
Service to return to city’s court
In-person assessments that help provide alternatives to prison will soon resume at Colac’s court.
Victim seriously injured in alleged Christmas hit
An alleged one-punch attack in Colac left a victim in hospital with a broken jaw on Christmas, a court has heard.
Massive housing proposal: Councillors set to discuss 400-lot plan
A proposed greenfield development at Elliminyt could create up to 400 urgently-needed residential lots in the city, with Colac Otway Shire Council looking to put rezoning plans up for public comment.
Getting close to nature at Alvie
The development and improvement of Alvie Primary School’s wetlands area will be promoting inquiry-based learning, developmental play and connecting to nature for students across the Colac district.