Articles by A Staff Reporter

Share feedback on shire’s climate risks
The Corangamite Shire Council is creating a Climate Change Resilience Plan to help local communities navigate environmental challenges.
Firewood collection opens
The autumn firewood collection season is open until Monday June 30, with 11 firewood collection locations across the Barwon Southwest region including seven in the Otways.
Winch Bowls to shine under new LED lights
The Winchelsea Bowls Club will shine under new lights at the opening lighting ceremony tonight.
Tradies sentenced for Bay servo fight
Three Colac district concreters have been sentenced for an attack on two men at an Apollo Bay service station.
Unlicenced drivers face Colac’s court
Two Colac district woman caught driving without valid driver’s licences have faced court with two different outcomes.
Rivers store closes doors
A Colac retail store has closed its doors permanently as part of a nationwide shutdown.
Farmer faces 72 cruelty charges
A Colac district farmer will face more than 70 animal cruelty charges related to alleged mistreatment of cattle when he returns to court next month.
Wombat crossing idea for busy intersection
A pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Colac’s Corangamite Street and Bromfield Street could be replaced with a raised wombat crossing to boost safety, community commuters say.