News
Seventy-year celebration for six former classmates
Celebrating 70 years since meeting at Colac East Primary School, six former classmates have shared lunch and memories in the town where it all began.
Tornado-type storm hits region
Local emergency service crews say the “tornado-type” storms over the past week are possibly the worst that the region has seen, with volunteers remaining on high alert today.
Ambulance response a concern for Colac
A real-life situation during first-aid training in Colac has put concerns about the region’s slow ambulance response times in the spotlight.
Mixed views on new short-stay levy proposal
Changes to the State Government’s short-stay levy bill which propose to give councils the power to ban people renting their properties through holiday platforms have received mixed reactions.
Colac shops damaged in wild weather
Colac businesses are staying positive in the wake of storm damage that has forced one business to close its doors until further notice.
August rain below average despite wild end to winter
Half the entire month’s rainfall in August was unleashed on the Colac district during the final week of winter.
Recent rain gives hope for buyers
Charles Stewart livestock agent Matt Nelson says the recent rain will give people more confidence to buy cattle heading into spring.
Council candidate steps down after truck accident
Another prospective candidate in the Colac Otway Shire Council election has pulled out of the race.