News

  • Fishers float comp to cull carp

    An increase in carp in Lake Colac has prompted one community member to suggest a fishing competition to reduce the pest’s presence in Victoria’s largest natural freshwater lake.

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  • Vehicle thefts double

    Car thefts in the Colac Otway Shire have skyrocketed in the past year, the latest crime data shows.

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  • Congratulations for commitment

    An Elliminyt equestrian, a Marengo runner, Colac Area Health’s volunteer team and several local emergency service members are among recipients of the 2024 Wannon Sport and Volunteer awards.

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  • Quarry Fears: Ondit residents oppose planned expansion

    Colac district families and farmers say they’ve been blindsided by a quarry’s application to expand its operations.

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  • More eyes on highway

    Victorian Police are urging motorists to keep the racing on the track this Melbourne Cup weekend.

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  • Warning after recycling blaze

    Emergency service crews say the cause of yesterday’s garbage truck fire in Colac is “undetermined”, reminding people to be responsible with what they put into their bins.

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  • Green light for Forrest

    Work on Forrest Holiday Park’s onsite wastewater system upgrade is expected to commence this week.

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  • Council cleans up in east

    Colac Otway Shire Council crews have been out and about cleaning up the roadsides along the Princes Highway, but a proposal to take over the area around the Colac East entrance sign has dissipated.

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