News
Authority farewells members
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority has announced the departure of four board members, including the board chair.
Beautiful blooms attract crowd
The Colac Showgrounds became a vibrant array of colour over the weekend, with green thumbs showcasing hundreds of stunning orchids.
Newest Apollo Bay gym awaits council approval
A proposal to turn an Apollo Bay warehouse into a workout space has reached Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning department.
Colac crash cost
A Colac man must pay $1600 after driving an unregistered vehicle and causing a collision at a Colac roundabout.
Conviction for Stevensons Falls vandal
A Melbourne man has been convicted after vandalising a public campsite with his mates.
Colac could be prime candidate
Colac’s former top cop says Victoria Police reforms could help bring highly trained officers back to the frontline–and he hopes Colac will be a trial site for the proposed changes.
Locals most common in coastal crashes, figures show
Everyone has a story of a close call on the Great Ocean Road.
No charge to ride the rails on weekend
Colac and district residents will travel for free on public transport every weekend during summer until February, marking the opening of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel.
Leader steps back to reflect
Melissa Smith never expected that her journey with Let’s Talk Colac would grow from encouraging people to speak out to bringing thousands of people together for mental health.
Second decade for U3A
U3A Colac Otway has marked a special milestone of 20 years filled with learning, friendship and connection to community.
On-farm death not suspicious
A man has been crushed to death in a work-related incident south of Timboon.
Crews respond to electrical incident
Firefighting crews were quick to attend to an electrical fire at a Coragulac shop this week.
Anti-theft event returning
A free program for Colac and district motorists on Sunday aims to prevent numberplate theft.
Youth will rock house in Colac on Saturday
A music showcase designed and led by Colac Otway Shire youth is ready to rock the socks off audience members this weekend.
Welcoming event for women’s swim
Bluewater Leisure Centre is launching women’s-only swim nights this week to encourage getting active in a safe and welcoming space.
Big weekend for bush riders
Enthusiastic horse riders have braved wet weather to tackle the bush tracks of Barongarook across the weekend.
