News

  • Crews stop grassfire just in time

    An out-of-control grassfire came within metres of two houses at Carlisle River, but firefighters were able to save the homes.

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  • College open day draws hundreds

    Colac Secondary College enjoyed a successful open day last week.

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  • Triumphant return for legend

    The Giants’ lead singer Stuart Wood is looking forward to seeing familiar faces when his band returns to Colac on Saturday.

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  • Three-year-olds revel in kinder

    More than 220 three-year-olds have become part of the first cohort to attend three-year-old kinder in Colac Otway Shire.

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  • Debate over thorny issue

    Landcare groups and Colac Otway Shire Council are calling for the State Government to bring more landowners to heel when it comes to controlling weeds on private properties. 

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  • Fin-tastic trout release a big treat for anglers

    Dozens of Colac and district fishing enthusiasts turned out for the largest restocking of Lake Colac in almost 70 years.

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  • Road fatality and chemical leak keep emergency crews busy

    Colac and district emergency services crews have had a busy weekend, with a traffic fatality near Birregurra and a chemical leak at Apollo Bay.

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  • Platypus project inspires kids

    Forrest schoolkids will combine art with environmental studies through a new project that teaches the community about endangered animals.

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