News
Second opinion for water-logged oval
Colac Otway Shire Council will get a second opinion on Colac’s Western Oval before choosing on a fix, while the oval will remain closed for matches.
Meatworkers’ shot choice
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company says it strongly encourages its workers to receive a COVID-19 vaccine but respects their freedom of choice.
Colac link to new TV hit
Casting extras for an Australian drama TV show was the best way for former Colac woman Paula Doran to settle back into the Broken Hill community.
Strong urge to create art drives big change in life
Colac visual arts student Nicole Franklin says she simply couldn’t suppress her urge to fully commit to her art any longer.
Award-winning farm finds success in trees
An esteemed national Landcare award is the result of Deans Marsh’s Stewart family prioritising the ecological functionality of their farm for 50 years.
No Crown land camping for region
The State Government is finalising new regulations to allow camping on Crown river frontages, but no Colac Otway rivers are currently under consideration.
Technological upgrade for Colac’s city clock
Colac’s Rotary clubs have modernised the city’s main street clock in celebration of the organisation’s 100-year anniversary in Australia.
Hiccup for race holiday plan
A call to make the Colac Gold Cup a public holiday has received a tepid reception, while laws about timing might have scratched the proposal before it’s out of the gate.