News

  • 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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  • 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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