News
Blaze is difficult to reach
Firefighters have battled for the past two days to contain a slow-moving grass fire in inaccessible country west of Colac.
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.
Winchelsea site to reopen soon
The Winchelsea Common will reopen within months after being closed to the public for almost a decade, after authorities remediated the site and resolved a management dispute.
Colac Otway passes 1000 mark for COVID
Colac Otway Shire has recorded more than 1000 COVID cases since the pandemic began, propelled by more than 700 cases this month.
Winch units to alleviate housing crisis for seniors
Affordable housing for Winchelsea seniors and people with disabilities is in sight, with Surf Coast Shire Council set to transfer land to a charity to build a set of units.
Schools ready for new normal
Colac principals say schools are gearing up for a return under new COVID rules, but staffing could likely be touch-and-go.
Trainers flock to Cressy
Hundreds of dogs and their handlers have descended on Cressy for the return of the town’s celebrated sheepdog trials.
Pacific worker boost: Vanuatu employees fill labour shortage
Scores more international workers have arrived in Colac to help fill critical labour shortages, but the COVID outbreak has curbed officials from properly rolling out the welcome mat.
