News
Big business bites builders
Colac builders say they are struggling to compete against large-scale construction companies vying for business in the region.
Truck museum green light
A Colac vintage truck museum could open within months.
Announcer on TV show
Colac radio host Sophie Tiller is a step closer to winning a lonely farmer’s heart.
Sacrifice to help research
A Colac woman who will sacrifice her hair to raise money for cancer research says she “just wanted to do something to help the cause”.
Resource for thrifty shoppers
A new shopping guide has put Colac and district’s second-hand charity stores on the map.
Petrol petition has 6190 names
Farmer Bill Brown has delivered a final batch of petitions protesting Colac’s high petrol prices to a federal parliamentarian.
Organisers could copy fundraiser
The success of a Colac Cup hospital fundraiser could lead to similar events in the future.
New artistic medium for Apollo Bay man
An Apollo Bay artist will encourage people to see the beauty in everyday objects when he launches an exhibition in Colac tonight.
Council set to vote on truck museum
A Colac truck museum could attract motoring enthusiasts from around the globe.
Film directors in top ten
Two Colac district filmmakers are leading the Victorian charge in a national competition worth $180,000.
Colac youth texting before car park fall
The grandmother of Colac teenager Ryan Robbins, who died after falling from a multi-storey car park, says her grandson fell because he was text-messaging.
Bus chat inspires college captains
A conversation on a bus has given Colac’s Trinity College’s school captains a new motto.
Young stars take to stage
The young stars of The Colac Players’ latest show used their knowledge of cartoons to prepare for their roles.
Fire claims “uninformed”
Colac Otway Shire Council leaders have dismissed suggestions they have failed to find bushfire safer places.
Businesses paint town red
Birregurra traders are bringing Valentine’s Day cheer to the town’s main street.
Millions wanted for ocean road
Tourism authorities are calling for politicians to spend more than $500 million to bolster tourism along the Great Ocean Road.
Mayor calls for calm at Apollo Bay
Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook has called for cool heads as debate rages about Apollo Bay’s future.
Dispute over damage to bike
A Colac man says the Colac Otway Shire Council is denying responsibly for damage to his motorcycle on public grounds.
French stint a cultural experience
A Colac student says she has a second family in Europe after spending six weeks in France.
Scaly visitor gives a fright
Finding a brown snake in a garage provided a fright for an Apollo Bay couple.
Success pushes band forward
The boys of the Vasco Era have had a busy 12 months.
Colac was attractive to teacher
Colac’s newest Prep teacher says she wouldn’t be surprised if more people moved from Melbourne to work in Colac and district.
Entertainment set to fill 2011
Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre will host circus performers, actors, comedians and musicians in its bumper 2011 theatre season.
Take a stand to stop hoons
A Colac police sergeant says it’s time for people to take a stand against hoon drivers.
