News
High COVID figures persisting for Colac
Colac Otway continues to feel the impacts of COVID-19 as daily case numbers remain high, with the shire having recorded more than 4000 cases since the pandemic began.
Crash rider punished
A Colac concreter will spend four years off the road following a drunken motorcycle crash that turned his life into a “complete nightmare”.
Valuing Colac’s nurses
Colac’s nurses have acknowledged their challenging but rewarding role in the community, ahead of International Nurses Day.
Budget snub for surf club
Organisers behind a proposed Apollo Bay surf lifesaving and ocean safety centre redevelopment are disappointed by a second State Budget snub.
Liberals pledge millions for shire roads
Colac streets, a Birregurra bridge and a winding road through the Otways would all get upgrades under a $3-million federal election promise.
Trains halted
Upgrades to Warrnambool’s train line mean travellers can expect to take coaches for the next couple of weeks.
Governments join forces for playground
Civic leaders have turned out to officially open Colac’s newest play space.
Smash and grab from shop
Brazen burglars have stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of iPads and other equipment during a smash-and-grab at a Colac business.