News
Family airlifted after two-vehicle smash
A mother and son were airlifted to Melbourne hospitals after a horrific two-vehicle crash between Cobden and Camperdown.
Police news in brief
A woman in her 20s suffered an arm injury in a single-vehicle accident on an Otways road south of Colac at the weekend.
Soil health soars for organic farm
Camperdown’s Graham Clay has been organic for three years after gradually reducing his use of chemicals.
Truffle growers bid farm goodbye
After 20 years of truffle farming, Helene and Chris Bell are making the change from paddock to back yard this week.
Conditions are ideal for calving
A Camperdown dairy farmer is in the last few weeks of calving season, with the year’s weather providing great conditions for the herd.
Cattle numbers rise at Colac fat market
Cattle numbers increased and most price categories held firm at Colac’s weekly cattle market.
Letter to the editor
A reader says we should support each other, rather than report each other, during the health crisis.
Face masks advised
Regional Victorians should wear face masks when they can’t enforce social distancing, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew says, as coronavirus testing increases across the state.
History to inspire artworks for Port Campbell’s revamp
An Aboriginal artist with local roots will design new artwork for a revamp of central Port Campbell.
Forest burnoff in district
Forest Fire Management Victoria ignited a 27-hectare forest burnoff near Gellibrand at the weekend.
Council consults on transparency
Colac Otway Shire residents can have a say on a new policy governing the council’s transparency and release of information.
Bushfire danger at normal levels, outlook says
District fire authorities are monitoring the season for fire risks, with a recent report revealing normal fire potential for Colac from now until September.
Rural news in brief
News on Farm Safety Week, mining exploration on farmland and education on agriculture.
Leaders call for calm, more testing
Civic leaders are calling for community calm and increased testing following confirmation of the Colac’s first coronavirus case.
Six cases confirmed in Colac district COVID cluster
Health authorities have confirmed there are six active COVID-19 cases linked to a cluster at Australian Lamb Company Colac.
Trinity to close for three days after student tests positive for COVID-19
Colac's Trinity College will be closed until Thursday after a student tested positive to COVID-19 yesterday, while 77 senior students will need to stay at home for a fortnight as a precaution.
