Tourism
Colac tourists stuck after volcano erupts
A VOLCANIC eruption has left Colac and district residents stranded in Bali, with airline companies cancelling flights in and out of Denpasar Airport.
Erupting volcano disrupts holiday flight
A VOLCANIC eruption has derailed Colac traveller Tahlia Jeffreys’ plans for a tropical holiday.
Family shocked by travel agent fraud claims
THE FAMILY of missing Colac travel agent Jordan Dittloff hope police can find him so he can “front up to the accusations made against him”.
New rail trail section officially opens
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council, district landowners and community members will celebrate an official opening of the latest Old Beechy Rail Trail extension and improvements today.
Councillors approve $3-million Forrest brewery
A more than $3-million dollar development at Forrest is a step closer to reality for brewery owners Matt and Sharon Bradshaw.
Tourists cause worry on Great Ocean Road
COLAC’S leading traffic policeman says tourist traffic continues to create problems on the Great Ocean Road.
Chinese movie crew films in Colac and district
COLAC and the Great Ocean Road will feature in a Chinese-made movie, after a film crew spent days filming in the region.
Apollo Bay petition calls for shire move
A petition to remove Apollo Bay from the Colac Otway Shire has attracted support from the town’s business owners and residents.