Roads
Plan to ban cars from botanic gardens
COLAC Otway Shire Council is considering banning cars from the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Driver trapped in crashed vehicle
A COLAC district man was trapped in his crashed vehicle for at least an hour before a passerby discovered the wreckage.
Opposition to Great Ocean Road toll
GREAT Ocean Road residents and business owners have protested against a proposal to charge motorists tolls on the iconic tourist route.
Police nab high-speed P-platers
POLICE say they prevented tragedy by catching three probationary drivers speeding along the Great Ocean Road up to 60 kilometres an hour over the limit.
Roadblock to Great Ocean Road fee proposal
STATE Roads Minister Terry Mulder has dismissed a proposal to charge motorists to use the Great Ocean Road.
District mourns fatal crash victims
COLAC and district families have felt the shockwaves of one of Victoria’s worst road accidents.
Young drivers should never stop learning
COLAC’S Nicole Parker says a defensive driving course helped her feel safer on the roads, adding weight to safety campaigners’ calls to improve young drivers’ skills.
Woman lucky to escape serious injury
POLICE have warned motorists to be cautious on Otways and coastal roads after two crashes near Lorne.