News
Weather impacts trees and power
Monday’s high heat and winds across the Colac Otway region resulted in power outages, trees down and even a water rescue.
Future looks bright for star student Charlotte
The dux of Camperdown’s Mercy Regional College didn’t know what to think when she opened her ATAR score.
Removed limit is a boon for boaters
Boaters, skiers and vessel owners are celebrating speed limit changes on Lake Colac – with hopes that the move will boost lake use and draw more recreational users from across the region.
November rain welcome across region
Colac has recorded more than 30mm of rain across November, but fire experts are still urging caution.
Festival to trial drug testing, MP opposes
A music festival across the border from Colac Otway Shire will become the first to take part in the State Government’s pill testing trial.
Community support for the festive season
As the festive season approaches, the Colac Kindness Network has opened its doors to help residents in need throughout the Christmas break.
Lying learner avoids record
An Apollo Bay learner driver who lied about his identity to police because he was “too nervous” to produce his Learner permit has kept his clean criminal record but must pay $300 to the court.
Telstra upgrades base at Cobden
Telstra will be upgrading its mobile base station that services Cobden to bring new 5G coverage to the area.