News

  • Testing change pleases expert

    A former Colac school principal is cautiously optimistic that changes to national literacy and numeracy testing will improve its value for teachers.

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  • Road safety funding boost

    Colac and district will receive a boost for road safety initiatives reducing road trauma, thanks to State Government grants.

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  • Mask restrictions ease for office workers

    Workplace mask rules have eased, and large venues can welcome more patrons under new COVID restrictions that begin today.

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  • Street’s flood risks eased

    Colac Otway Shire Council has cleared pipes near Colac’s Pell Court to reduce flooding and will also address flooding issues at the corner of Queen and Wilson streets.

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  • Funds help kids with disabilities

    Colac and district students with disabilities will receive additional support for learning at school, thanks to State Government funding.

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  • Cash boost for rural festivals

    Colac and district event organisers will see a funding boost after the State Government announced a new $1-million fund to support smaller-scale regional events and festivals.

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  • COVID relief for sporting groups

    Six Colac and district sports groups will each receive $2000 State Government grants to help deal with the impact of recent COVID-19 restrictions.

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  • Letters to the editor

    A call to protect classic weatherboard homes, and concerns about a resort in a wetland feature in today’s letters.

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