History
Iconic arcade hits the market
An iconic piece of Colac’s history in Murray Street is up for sale.
Cressy railway’s fascinating story
Local author and historian Norman Houghton has produced a new book about a historic railway line that linked the northern parts of the Colac Otway Shire.
Wartime onion factory demolition proposed
A historic but dilapidated former onion-drying factory in Colac West could be demolished over safety concerns.
Remembering Alvie’s former railway link, a century on
Alvie’s historic former railway line will mark a century since its first opening on Friday.
Shipwreck memories linger a century on
Apollo Bay has this week marked the centenary of a shipwreck and rescue near the town.
Cliffy’s inspirational story spread far and wide
Artifacts from Cliff Young’s collection have made their way to the Otways for the 40th anniversary of his historic ultramarathon win.
National day’s change of date
We might associate Australia Day with hot weather, being in the middle of summer. But Colac has previously celebrated Australia Day in the depths of winter.
Loch Ard relics return to Port
The Port Campbell community has received a gift of precious items that survived the Loch Ard shipwreck 144 years ago.