News
Region records top work injury claims
WorkSafe data shows that the Barwon south-west region had the highest number of work-related injury claims in regional Victoria last year.
Contribution benefits centre
A Camperdown business owner has donated $5500 to support Colac Area Health’s Frank Minchinton Centre.
Candidates at Wannon forum
Wannon hopefuls have said their piece at a live event, but few managed to sway minds, survey data suggests.
Plaque unveiled for first facility
A new plaque at Colac Otway Shire’s first Changing Places facility recognises the generous contribution of district families.
Capacity review reopens park’s permits
A review of Meredith Park’s camping capacity and previously booked campers failing to show up are reasons behind the campground reopening to bookings ahead of the Anzac Day long weekend.
Council proposes to stop Colac bat nudging
Colac Otway Shire Council is proposing to cease its bat nudging program and leave the animals where they are in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Illegal fishing siblings convicted for crimes
Two Victorian brothers who illegally fished and falsified commercial catch records for more than 10 months at Apollo Bay have been slapped with 300-hour corrections orders and made to forfeit their $285,000 boat.
Monitor hopeful for new group
An independent municipal monitor appointed to watch Colac Otway Shire Council has released a scathing 31-page report, but says a new-look council provides hope for the future.
