News
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.
Teens lead work to assist peers
A landmark initiative to reduce rates of suicide in the Great South Coast region has seen more than 450 teenagers and adults receive mental health first-aid training.
Marking 40 years of riding history
The Colac and District Adult Riding Club is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, with past and present members set to celebrate four decades of horse-riding history.