News

  • Mobile disruptions during Telstra work

    Telstra has commenced work to Colac’s mobile network, which resulted in outages to customers mobile services yesterday, and could continue until Friday.

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  • Bridge risk on Birre shortcut

    A Birregurra district farmer says there should be signs warning drivers about narrow bridges on a Birre backroad.

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  • Volunteering brings benefits

    Giving back to the community, supporting people and making new connections are just some of the positives of volunteering with Colac Area Health.

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  • Dexter’s draining experience

    Officials are calling him “the miracle dog” – Dexter the Staffordshire terrier has been reunited with his owner after being trapped in a Winchelsea drain for seven days.

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  • Roundabout under focus

    A roads authority says it will work with police and others to see whether reduced speed limits and other treatments are needed to boost safety at the Colac-Ballarat Road roundabout.

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  • Canker hits historic tree

    Cypress canker is affecting one of the biggest and oldest trees in the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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  • Tribute to pioneering scientist

    Dr Isabel ‘Joy’ Bear was a pioneering and persevering force in Australian science, who helped pave the way for future female scientists during her eight-decade association with the CSIRO.

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  • COVID jab blitz as hospital gets 300 doses

    Colac Area Health will use Colac Neighbourhood House as a short-term vaccination hub today and Friday.

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