Weather

  • Another parched year for Colac

    COLAC has had its fifth drier-than-average year in a row, despite 2015 being wetter than 2014.

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  • Parched spring sparks concern

    FIREFIGHTERS have fought almost 50 grass and scrub fires in Colac and district since September as the Otways had their driest spring on record.

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  • Lower temperatures and less rain for July

    COLAC had a drier than average July despite chilly nights and wintry weather.

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  • Dry weather coming despite cold spell

    THE EFFECTS of an El Nino weather pattern are likely to bring continued dry weather to Colac and the Otways for the rest of winter.

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  • Observers confident lake’s water will rise

    LAKE Colac observers say the waterway’s low water level should improve through winter, after a mild summer.

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  • Gardens thrive in wet weather

    COLAC green thumbs have enjoyed a wetter February than normal, reducing the amount of work and water required to keep gardens growing.

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  • Former Colac people endure wild weather

    FORMER Colac residents say they’re feeling “lucky” and “relived” after avoiding the worst of tropical Cyclone Marcia which hit Queensland’s north coast.

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  • Lightning cuts electricity and causes Otways fires

    THOUSANDS of Colac and district residents were without power for up to two days after a lightning storm swept the region and damaged powerlines and transformers.

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