News
Man hospitalised after truck crash
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a serious collision near Jancourt East that “could have been a lot worse”.
Artisans craft winners’ trophies
Colac’s woodturners have brought the town’s business awards trophies to life, despite COVID challenges.
Police hunt bike offenders
Two speeding motorcyclists evaded police and almost hit a truck in a dangerous incident on Colac’s Wilson Street.
Isolation rules relaxed for COVID close contacts
COVID-19 close contact management and isolation periods are changing, as the state gets set to hit the 70-per-cent double-dose vaccination target.
Heart help on hand in Colac
A defibrillator at WDEA Works Colac will help staff, community members and first responders in the event of cardiac arrest.
Key tick for point project
Surf Coast Shire Council has agreed to a critical land transfer at Lorne’s Point Grey precinct and will allow the State Government to submit a new planning permit for a $10-million redevelopment of the site.
Boost for kindergarten kids
A host of Colac and district kindergartens have received boosts from a round of state funding.
Letters to the editor
Vaccines, climate change, Australia Day and more feature in today’s letters.