Articles by: A Staff Reporter
Live music night returns to Colac
Get ready for a huge night of live music, massive meat prizes, tasty eats, and awesome giveaways.
Oral health keeps everyone smiling
Colac Area Health is celebrating Dental Health Week by shining a light on its dental services and encouraging good oral health.
Food donations sought to help shire residents
Camperdown and District Community House has seen a consistent increase in demand for donations of essential food products.
More Colac donors eligible to give blood
Colac and district patients could benefit from a new change to donation rules that is expected to increase vital donation numbers.
Association’s thanks for district volunteer
A Colac district community has commended a departing long-time member. The Red Rock District Progress Association farewelled treasurer Edward Hore at a celebratory dinner, awarding “Ed” with an honorary Life Membership. Association president Caroline Grist said it was a gesture that recognised the respect and affection Ed and his wife Ros had in the region. […]
Students question YouTube ban
Colac and district students have weighed in on YouTube being added to the Federal Government’s social media ban for children under 16.
Businesses wait to see impact of beer tax freeze
A Colac and district hospitality business says spending on alcohol has dropped dramatically.
Project puts new shine in first pumper
A piece of Colac’s firefighting history is set to be restored and showcased.
Colac man faces court for murder
A Colac man accused of murdering a man at Geelong has appeared in the Supreme Court this week.
Deakin project unlocks power of food scraps
Colac and district agriculture could be set to benefit from a new biochar project, turning waste into “something wonderful”.
Take hearing seriously, do a test at half-time
A health-tech boss is urging men to take their hearing seriously, after a study found one in six Australians had hearing loss – but many didn’t know it.
Funding available to green-up Colac district
A new round of tree planting grants is now open and ready for Colac Otway groups and businesses to apply to green-up communities.
Lack of investing impacts victims
Underinvestment in social housing is provoking a shortage of emergency accommodation for victims of violence, an advocate says.
Young people called to guide action plan
Surf Coast Shire Council is set to survey young people to help guide its Youth Action Plan.
Art offers solace for Afghan teen
For Colac and district creatives, art is often a way to express themselves and connect with others.
Residents vaccinate, numbers vary
Thousands of Colac and district patients have been rolling up their sleeves to help stop the spread of flu, as vaccination numbers fluctuate across the state.
