News

  • Overcast days delay strawberry harvest

    Strawberries are waiting for the sun to come out as district berry farmers experience a late season.

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  • Light draws in Otways oil painter

    Beech Forest artist Andrea Clifford doesn’t have to go far for inspiration with stunning scenery surrounding her home.

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  • Warmer nights for Colac district during 2020

    Colac Otway recorded a hotter-than-average year in 2020 but the region was still cooler than the national average.

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  • Striking new life for old tree

    Niki Craig was stumped for ideas for her husband’s Christmas present until an old cypress tree inspired an owl totem sculpture.

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  • Vaccine planning underway

    Barwon Health’s public health unit is in the early stages of planning a COVID-19 vaccine rollout for the Barwon south-west region, with vaccinations in Australia set to commence next month.

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  • Scooters learn new tricks

    Hoards of Colac district kids have hit the city’s skate park to learn how to scoot and test their new skills in a competition.

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  • Case backlog impacts court dates

    Court backlogs because of COVID-19 mean alleged offenders face lengthy waits to appear at Colac’s court.

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  • Mental health plan gets funding boost

    Colac’s new Headspace centre has received a funding boost and has opened its tender process, with development of the centre set to start this year.

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