News
Documenting our rail history
With over five decades of experience in weaving the stories of Colac and district together, local author and historian Norman Houghton has released his 46th book.
Larpent home destroyed by fire
A Larpent landowner who was planning to move back to the area has lost his house in an early morning blaze.
Temporary fix for bridge bump
A road fracture on Colac’s Murray Street rail bridge will be temporarily fixed before long-term repairs can take place.
Colac welcomes new family
Until just a few weeks ago, Sifa Irunga and her six children were living in a Kenyan refugee camp which they had called home for almost 10 years.
Technology lifts feed efficiency
Over his entire farming career, Pelican Rise’s Chris Meade says he has never seen agricultural technology develop as rapidly as it has in the past few years.
Mini Woolies wows Lake Colac school
Lake Colac School has officially opened its new Mini Woolies, offering students the chance to engage with a simulated supermarket experience in the classroom.
Colac pool to close for five weeks
Bluewater’s 25-metre pool will close for five weeks from next month for essential maintenance to its tiles.
Association preparing for big tournament
The Colac Darts Association wrapped up a competition grand final on Tuesday and has already turned its attention to a tournament with more than 150 competitors expected to descend on Colac this weekend.