Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Quiet end to holidays for Driver Reviver site
Colac Driver Reviver had a quiet school holiday period after a lack of international travellers impacted visitor numbers.
Summer school holidays boost businesses
Local businesses and accommodation have enjoyed a successful summer school holidays, with strong levels of tourism over the season, despite setbacks from COVID-19.
Trout drawing anglers to lake
Fishing at Lake Colac has proven popular over the summer after the release of 10,000 rainbow trout through 2021.
High bacteria readings remain for Lake Colac
Water quality tests have found that recreational activities such as boating are safe for Lake Colac, but bacteria levels remain too high for swimming.
Colac Otway COVID continues to decline
The Colac Otway Shire has recorded 138 new COVID cases over the past week, with active cases reducing.
Medal for ambulance volunteer
A former long-term Colac resident has received an Order of Australia Medal, commending his community service.
Campus almost ready to roll
Ballarat’s Clarendon College is set to open its new Yuulong campus near Lavers Hill next month.
Winchelsea’s old shire hall reopens soon
The Winchelsea Shire Hall is nearing completion of its refurbishment and is set to host an inspection next month.
Wildlife strike on train
Passengers on the Melbourne to Warrnambool train faced two-hour delays after the train hit a kangaroo at Colac this week.
Marsh’s dog trial delayed
Organisers have cancelled the annual Deans Marsh Dog Trials due to COVID-19.
Ambassador completes his epic adventure
A Let’s Talk Colac ambassador has returned from a 150-kilometre trek to raise awareness of mental health support.
Dorothy’s century celebrated
A long-term Colac resident has celebrated her centenary with family upon receiving a letter from the Queen.
Train services go ahead despite pandemic
Regional public transport services have remained mostly unaffected despite pressure from COVID-19.
Aerospace beckons graduate
Colac’s Olivia Speirs is excited to pursue a career in science and engineering.
ALC keeps working to its plan
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company says it is faring well despite pressures from COVID-19.
Office workers fill Bulla staff shortages
Bulla Dairy Foods is redeploying office staff to assist with production amid staff shortages due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Action against seismic testing
Forty people have marched down Apollo Bay’s main street in protest of seismic testing.
Huge haul from glass bins
Colac Otway residents have recycled 52 tonnes of glass since the October 2021 roll-out of purple “glass-only” bins.
Worker issues remain acute
A worker and accommodation shortage has left Apollo Bay businesses overwhelmed during their busiest season.
Council office opens after virus closures
Colac Otway Shire Council’s customer service centre has reopened its doors after COVID-19 outbreaks caused it to shut this week.
