Proud family moment for new Australians
An Egyptian family will cap off joining the Colac community tomorrowby becoming Australia’s newest citizens at a COPACC ceremony.
Work starts to save elm trees
Colac residents should be on the lookout for signs of a destructive pest attacking elm trees across Colac, as Colac Otway Shire Council ramps up a preventative treatment program.
Help for vulnerable women
Generous community donations mean women in need will have access to much-needed sanitary products across the Colac region.
Colac businesses want university partnership
A partnership between Colac’s biggest industries and a university could draw young professionals to the region, boost innovation and help more Colac and district residents get a degree.
Lack of progress at BP
A Winchelsea local government representative is disappointed with a lack of progress to refurbish the town’s closed BP service station.
Kinder finish likely 2020
A troublesome redevelopment of Colac’s Winifred Nance kindergarten has hit another snag, and Colac Otway Shire Council might not finish the build until next year.
BATS BANNED
A state authority has given Colac Otway Shire Council the green light to get rid of flying foxes from the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Pig farmer positive after tough period
A Colac district pork company director says the pig industry is looking up after a tough 18 months.
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