Weather
Warmer autumn on cards, weather boffins say
Colac and district is likely to face warmer and wetter than average weather for autumn.
Storms sweep region with torrential rain
Two torrential downpours left Colac streets and homes temporarily flooded, with emergency responders run off their feet.
SES busy as trees fall down
Strong winds toppled trees across Otways roads this week, but there was no reported damage to buildings.
Lightning sparks district fires
Rain and the fast action of firefighters has helped quickly extinguish a series lightning-sparked fires in the Colac district.
Christmas weather forecast
Colac and district can expect warm but not hot weather for Christmas Day.
Sunshine after a dry month
Colac and district bathed in sunshine and warmer temperatures this week to mark the start of spring, following a drier-than-average August.
Wet season threatens canola
Canola croppers say record prices could offset losses from waterlogged paddocks, and are hoping for a mild couple of months to ensure a bumper harvest.
Rural news rundown
News on scholarships, grants, elections, and crop diseases, plus concerns over DIY tractor repairs.