Rainfall
Water restrictions easing in Apollo Bay
A welcome rise in water storage levels thanks to a month of much-needed rainfall will see stage three water restrictions ease in Apollo Bay.
Rain increases June totals
Another downpour of rain in the south-west has brought monthly rainfall totals higher than they’ve been in 18 months in some places.
Monthly rainfall boost continues
The Colac district has enjoyed another day of rain, but still less than the downpour experienced earlier this month.
Water restrictions in full force at Bay
Residents of the Apollo Bay area are being reminded about their water usage, with Stage Three water restrictions now in full force.
Record-low rain in Otways last year
The Colac Otway Shire has a dry outlook for the year ahead, while Cape Otway has seen its driest year on record.
Warm times are likely ahead for Colac region
We might be feeling the effects of a wet and cold winter, but the Bureau of Meteorology says Colac and district can expect unseasonably warm and dry winter for the coming three months.
Deluge creates flash flooding
Colac received another “unseasonal” deluge on Friday, flooding streets and dumping 45 millimetres of rain on the city in less than an hour.
Above-average rain welcomed
Colac district farmers are celebrating drought-breaking rain last month, with Mount Gellibrand’s weather station recording almost double the May average.