News

  • Farm has enough staff for harvest

    A combination of returning backpackers and help from locals has Otways Blueberries set to begin harvest on time with its normal workforce.

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  • DHHS response delayed

    Community relationships, pandemic procedures, quick-thinking health leaders and media messaging were vital in ensuring Colac was able to manage and contain two COVID-19 outbreaks, despite a lack of action from the Health Department.

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  • Air training helps firies

    Corangamite Country Fire Authority crews have stepped onto the Cobden airfield to become an asset to firebombing aircraft this bushfire season.

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  • Bridge contract awarded

    Colac Otway Shire Council is a step closer to building a pedestrian and bike path across Barongarook Creek.  

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  • Homework club gathers again

    Colac’s award-winning homework club is back to in-person learning.  

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  • Shire blocks permits; frustrated at state interference

    Corangamite Shire Council has voted to uphold its planning laws despite community support for two permits for new homes that it rejected this week.

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  • Velodrome due for January

    Colac’s redeveloped velodrome is overdue but not over budget, council discussions reveal.  

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  • Grants set to open

    Councils and community organisations can apply next month for round five of the Federal Building Better Regions Fund.

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