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Citrus sensations back in Birre
Tangy creations from across the globe have arrived at Birregurra, with the return of Australia’s top marmalade honours.
Colac poetry whiz starting local club
A national poetry slam champion is set to launch her very own poetry club in Colac.
Traders irate about bin condition
Bins along Apollo Bay’s main street are “disgusting” and “horrific” and local traders are calling for more to be done before it gets worse over peak months.
Boost for first buyers in Colac
Local industry leaders have backed changes to Australia’s first home buyer scheme.
Scooter teens’ heartwarming act in Colac
A group of teenagers has received community praise for springing into action and helping an elderly woman cross the road this week.
THIEVES IN FEEDS: More traders naming and shaming on Facebook
Colac and district businesses are taking to social media to name and shame as a way of fighting back against shoplifters.
Showgrounds to bloom for annual orchid show
The Colac Orchid Club is back with its 35th annual show, featuring an array of beautiful blooms, stalls, demonstrations and more.
Time to tidy with extra collections
Colac Otway Shire Council is offering extra green waste collection services to residents in preparation for bushfire season.
Chamber releases final event tickets
Today is the last chance to get tickets to Colac’s night of nights for regional business.
Nominate legends for awards
Community members have just over one week left to nominate inspirational Corangamite Shire residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Bay Co-op closes for upgrades
The Apollo Bay Fisherman’s Co-op has closed its doors for the first time in almost 80 years for renovation works. The $12.61 million Apollo Bay harbour redevelopment, part of the Geelong City deal, aims to improve public spaces at the Apollo Bay harbour. It will include a new viewing deck, improved car park and pedestrian […]
Increase of horse traffic for navigation weekend
A navigation event this weekend will see horse lovers from across the state gather at Barongarook, turning some local roads into temporary equestrian thoroughfares.
Officials clear road for race
Organisers of a Great Ocean Road cycling race set to take place next weekend are confident in the course, despite residents raising safety concerns about road conditions.
Youth mental health in support spotlight
Colac’s headspace has given back to district young people this headspace Day.
Decaying highway claiming more cars
Colac vehicle towers are rescuing multiple cars each day that are falling victim to dangerous potholes on the Princes Highway.
Mental health housing meeting need
Officials behind Colac’s mental health housing have called its opening a success, with most units now occupied.
