CFA
Volunteer recovers vehicle
A volunteer firefighter’s vehicle that was stolen while he was attending a blaze near Camperdown this week has been recovered.
Gellibrand campfire incident leaves injury
An incident at a Gellibrand campground over the weekend has been attributed to “alcohol and stupidity”.
Extreme fire conditions today
Colac and district is bracing for a day of “well above average” temperatures today, with a Total Fire Ban Day declared for south-west Victoria.
Fire leader’s Aus service medal honour
A former Colac-based fire leader has been honoured for his decades of commitment to the Australian fire service.
Eighty years servicing district
Cororooke and Nalangil fire brigades are celebrating 80 years of continuous service to the district in 2025.
Firefighters urging caution for long weekend
CFA members have warned of the fire risk across the Colac district this long weekend, with “a spike in weather conditions” approaching on Monday.
Detectives working district scrub blaze
Colac Crime Investigation Unit have confirmed there is still an ongoing active investigation into a “suspicious” Kawarren fire.
Don’t forget furry friends
CFA members and RSPCA Victoria have urged the Colac Otway community to include pets in their bushfire survival plans, amid increased fire activity this summer.