News

  • Obstetrics shortage could impact births

    Expectant Colac and district parents will have to give birth out of the city if they go into labour during two weekends in January, highlighting the need for more obstetricians in Colac.

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  • Colac praised in leaked report

    If not for a quick-thinking health service and its chief executive officer, Colac could have been in a much more dire situation during its COVID-19 outbreaks, a leaked State Government report says.

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  • Council chooses smaller projects

    Colac Otway Shire Council has said no to using Federal Government grant money to build childcare facilities at Apollo Bay.  

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  • Hospitals back cash balances

    Great Ocean Road Health recorded a financial deficit last financial year, but says it is in a healthy financial position after its recent amalgamation.

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  • Fire tower work starts

    Remedial works to allow the partial use of Mount Gellibrand’s fire tower started this week.

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  • Bat removal plan comes under fire

    A Colac Otway Shire councillor says the council has spent $190,000 across two years trying to get rid of bats from the Colac Botanic Gardens.  

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  • Work stops for Christmas

    Construction of Colac’s new Forest Street bridge could finish by the end of February next year.

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  • Recognition for inspiring local women

    Colac and district people can nominate the inspirational women in their lives for the 2021 Victorian Honour Roll of Women.

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