News
Algae closes popular lake
Camperdown’s Lake Bullen-Merri will close to the public after the detection of blue-green algae.
New challenge for executive
Positive relationships and collaborative work with other healthcare services, stakeholders and community members is vital for Colac Area Health’s new executive director of finance and corporate services Ian Martin.
Filmmaker draws upon Otway roots
A Marengo film director will use his upbringing in the Otways as the inspiration and backdrop for a short film, drawing on themes of grief, Australian landscape and dealing with past experiences.
Search on for dairy innovators
Nominations have opened for the south-west region’s first Dairy Innovation Challenge.
Red tape reductions for Otways and businesses
Two separate red tape cuts will benefit hundreds of properties across the Otways and in Colac’s commercial district.
New role for MP
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has taken on an extra opposition leadership role as the state heads towards an election in November.
Virus hits state border
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus has reached northern Victoria, with health authorities urging Victorians to protect themselves against mosquito bites following possible cases of Japanese encephalitis virus.
Three bikes stolen from home
The owners of three bicycles stolen from a Colac home have appealed for help in locating their property.