News
Protect yourself from scams
As more people shop online over the holidays, Colac and district online shoppers should beware of scammers and remain vigilant to protect their identities and bank accounts.
Towns swell for holiday season
Coastal police officers say despite an increase in visitors to the towns over the holiday period, it’s been all quiet on the crime front.
Fire volunteers commended
After responding to more than 285 calls last year, the Colac Fire Brigade is looking ahead to new challenges and achievements in 2025.
Police press drug charges
Police have charged multiple people with drug offences at a music festival near Cressy, unrelated to a pill testing trial at the site.
Worst year on record for rain
Irrewarra farmer John Martin says there were winners and losers for the 2024 rainfall season, with his farming properties hit with what he described as “his worst year on record”.
Trial receives 600 samples
Officials tested more than 600 drug samples at a music festival in Colac district, the State Government says.
Blaze burns 15 hectares at Irrewarra
A Colac district fire captain has praised local brigades and helicopter support for controlling an Irrewarra grass fire.
Trio charged over alcohol syndicate
Three men have been charged over their alleged involvement in an alcohol theft syndicate where more than $130,000 in liquor was stolen from stores around Victoria including Colac.
