News

  • Gas work disruption

    Upgrades to Colac’s gas mains have continued this week, causing road closures.

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  • It’s desperate: Colac worker shortages worsening since pandemic

    Businesses, recruiters and community leaders agree – a workers shortage is hurting Colac trade, and has worsened during the COVID-19 situation.  

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  • Church ceases auction

    Winchelsea’s Uniting Church Annual Auction committee has discontinued the event, just shy of its 50th year.

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  • Chopper heads back to Canada after quiet summer

    Colac’s main firefighting helicopter has finished its bushfire season after a wet and mild summer saw little fire action.

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  • Heat and wind will push up risks of a fire

    The Colac district could face its highest bushfire danger of the summer today, with warm weather and northerly winds.

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  • Traders relieved to end lockdown

    Colac accommodation and hospitality providers are breathing a sigh of relief after Victoria’s lockdown ended this week.

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  • Surf Coast’s vote split on council code

    Surf Coast Shire Council has adopted a new code of conduct in the nick of time, despite scathing criticism of the document from a minority of councillors.

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  • Abbatoir offering dozens of jobs

    Colac’s abattoir says it has more than 30 positions available, and is looking for locals to fill them.

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