Drugs
District mourns fatal crash victims
COLAC and district families have felt the shockwaves of one of Victoria’s worst road accidents.
Council too busy to help crime campaign
COLAC Otway Shire Council says it was too busy to complete a drug and crime prevention survey for a parliamentary inquiry.
Rough road to battle of bands
THE road to this weekend’s Battle of the Bands regional final has been challenging for Colac band Erepato
Police raid uncovers opium poppies
POLICE say the discovery of more than 200 opium plants at a property north of Colac is a rare find.
District road toll continues to climb
A TRAGIC fortnight on Colac district roads has frustrated road safety experts and left them desperate for answers.
Hunting for youths with talent
COLAC’S Youth Council wants to find the district’s most talented young people.
Police arrest Colac man after weekend assault
POLICE say a Geelong man was lucky to escape injury when the truck he was driving careered off the Princes Highway at Larpent.
Focusing on mental health problems
COLAC’S health agency wants to educate and engage people about the prevalence and causes of mental health issues.