News
Good note for timber petition
A successful petition has saved a local Otways timber harvesting business from shutting up shop.
Flu shot mandate confirmed
Colac district healthcare workers must receive a flu vaccine by August as part of Health Department orders.
Colac Otway gears up for Games extravaganza
Colac Otway Shire could put its hand up for cycling and mountain biking at Victoria’s Commonwealth Games – or at least reap the benefits of a tourism boom.
Mum and son guilty after Colac assault
A Colac mother and son who assaulted a woman in their home have escaped convictions but must be on their best behaviour for a year.
New nursing head for Apollo Bay
Great Ocean Road Health’s Apollo Bay campus’s new director of nursing Ingrid Rial says she’s excited to work with a like-minded team to provide healthcare to rural communities.
Radiology change welcomed
A Colac GP and Colac Area Health’s chief executive have welcomed a new radiology imaging services provider, that will provide a high-quality and accessible service locally.
Historic hall gets facelift
Renovations to Pennyroyal Hall have started, with its committee looking to restore the building back to its former glory.
Reprimand for unauthorised wildlife care work
A Colac magistrate has reprimanded a woman who raised wildlife illegally, calling her actions “misguided”.