News
Bras blossom in cancer tribute
What began as a tribute to a friend with breast cancer has grown into a “bra tree” in full bloom.
Colac icon changes hands
An iconic Colac bakery is in new hands for the first time in 60 years.
Helping Colac make digital switch
Four out of five regional Victorian homes have already made the switch to digital television.
Appeal for death-fall witnesses
Police are looking for witnesses to help their investigation into the death of Colac teenager Ryan Robbins.
Makeovers help job hunt
Makeovers have given 10 Colac women new confidence to find jobs.
Nominate region’s top workers
Colac’s reigning employee of the year has called on people to nominate the region’s top workers.
Heytesbury Show has teenage appeal
The Heytesbury Show’s organiser says she hopes a range of new attractions will draw in a teenage crowd.
Slow but steady growth forecast
Surf Coast Shire Council has forecast slow and steady population growth for Winchelsea, Lorne and Deans Marsh.
Landlords’ drug warning
Colac police have urged landlords to choose their tenants carefully in an effort to curb the number of drug laboratories in rental houses.
Dine on Colac district produce
An annual lunch will showcase some of the Colac district’s finest produce this weekend.
Hoping watchdog will bite
Colac district petitioner Bill Brown hopes Australia’s competition watchdog will act on the region’s high petrol prices.
Getting dirty to clean up
Colac and district volunteers will get their hands dirty cleaning the region’s parks and waterways this weekend.
Golfers voting on land offer
Apollo Bay Golf Club members will vote on a Barwon Water offer to buy the club’s land this month.
Feeling effects of earthquake
The fate of Colac’s Colanda centre remains unclear despite residents’ families meeting with the State Government this week.
Truck leaks acid
Authorities have praised the actions of a truck driver after his vehicle leaked about 200 litres of dangerous acid near Cobden.
Wettest summer in decades
Sporadic deluges of rain ensured Colac endured its wettest summer in almost two decades.
Councillor stands up for students
Colac Otway Shire councillor Lyn Russell says she’ll stand up for regional students.
Police cracking down on boozers
Police say they will fine people immediately for alcohol-related offences as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour in Colac.
Parliament hears of Colac petrol woe
Federal politicians last night heard Colac and district residents’ plea to investigate high petrol prices.
New book on Otways railways
A new book features the golden era of railways in the Otways.
Marketing for success
A marketing mentor ensured Colac businesses were on the path to success when he visited the city yesterday.
Rain puts dampener on burns
Rain has slowed burnoffs in the Otways.
Frog numbers bounce
A wet summer has provided ideal breeding conditions for frogs throughout Colac and district.
Rewarded for rewarding work
Jenny Whitwell is a people person.
