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Showgrounds to bloom for annual orchid show
The Colac Orchid Club is back with its 35th annual show, featuring an array of beautiful blooms, stalls, demonstrations and more.
Time to tidy with extra collections
Colac Otway Shire Council is offering extra green waste collection services to residents in preparation for bushfire season.
Chamber releases final event tickets
Today is the last chance to get tickets to Colac’s night of nights for regional business.
Nominate legends for awards
Community members have just over one week left to nominate inspirational Corangamite Shire residents and groups for the 2026 Australia Day Awards.
Bay Co-op closes for upgrades
The Apollo Bay Fisherman’s Co-op has closed its doors for the first time in almost 80 years for renovation works. The $12.61 million Apollo Bay harbour redevelopment, part of the Geelong City deal, aims to improve public spaces at the Apollo Bay harbour. It will include a new viewing deck, improved car park and pedestrian […]
Increase of horse traffic for navigation weekend
A navigation event this weekend will see horse lovers from across the state gather at Barongarook, turning some local roads into temporary equestrian thoroughfares.
Officials clear road for race
Organisers of a Great Ocean Road cycling race set to take place next weekend are confident in the course, despite residents raising safety concerns about road conditions.
Youth mental health in support spotlight
Colac’s headspace has given back to district young people this headspace Day.
Reserve’s tents now open
Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve’s “glamping” tents have officially opened as part of a $5-million investment in the coastal town’s reserve.
Fundraiser fuels support
Irrewillipe resident Chris Duve has taken to the streets of Colac for a fundraising mission driven by her own lived experience.
Decaying highway claiming more cars
Colac vehicle towers are rescuing multiple cars each day that are falling victim to dangerous potholes on the Princes Highway.
Mental health housing meeting need
Officials behind Colac’s mental health housing have called its opening a success, with most units now occupied.
Crews powering on with Otway works
Multiple Powercor crews have teamed up to repair powerlines near Gellibrand in one of the network’s most “remote and challenging areas”.
Residents can have say on projects at Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents can help shape the future of town planning, road safety and flood response at a Colac Otway Shire Council community session this weekend.
Fun facts about Colac water bird
The great crested grebe is a fascinating native species with a mesmerising courtship ritual, an adorable nursing quirk and more feathers than most.
Region’s storages almost full
Colac Otway’s water storage levels are at almost full capacity, with welcome rain continuing across the region.
