News
Coastal kindergarten construction starting
Apollo Bay P-12 College plans to start on-site construction of its new kindergarten this week, with the project still on track to open for the start of the next school year.
False case alarm causes concern
An unofficial COVID-19 data app has wrongly listed a positive case in the Colac Otway Shire, causing anxiety for residents.
House visits still banned
Local and state police are encouraging Colac and district residents to report people who flout COVID-19 rules by visiting houses and hosting house gatherings.
MILLION DOLLAR DUNNY: Council’s grand plans for Colac’s central loos
A million-dollar revamp of Colac’s most-used toilets would include a special needs changing space and gender-neutral cubicles, early plans show.
Surf Coast ponders charging stations
Winchelsea and Lorne would have new electric vehicle charging points under a Surf Coast Shire Council plan.
Cows join students for class
Lavers Hill students have been getting hands-on experience with two furry friends as part of a Cows Create Careers curriculum.
Brigade needs new firefighters
Colac Fire Brigade is on the hunt for new members after COVID-19 hampered recruitment last year.
High-tech look at feed growth
Researchers have developed new technology to help farmers with their pasture yields and improve livestock feed management.