News
Sports grounds to get lighting
Lighting upgrades at four Colac district sporting grounds can soon get underway, with Colac Otway Shire Council awarding a million-dollar contract for the works.
Bright tones take centre stage
A Colac self-taught artist has a knack for telling a story through acrylics and producing eccentric and colourful creations.
Cat curfew considered
Surf Coast Shire Council will investigate whether to extend its cat curfew, as part of its new four-year Domestic Animal Management Plan.
Council will reinstate historic beacon
Colac Otway Shire Council says it will reinstate a 160-year-old maritime beacon at Marengo, following calls from local historians for the structure’s return.
Alliance decision before July
Colac Otway Shire Council could decide whether to join a regional climate alliance by mid-this year, its environment boss says.
Roads body still looking at crash
The Department of Transport will continue to work with emergency services to investigate two recent single-vehicle crashes on Carlisle Road.
Rural Scene news in brief
Cattle numbers rebound, advice on stubble feeding sheep, Online farm safety help, education scholarships and fruit picking wages feature in today’s Rural Scene.
Library plan gets backed
The Corangamite and Moyne shire councils are in the final stages of setting up a new shared library service.