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Colac Rotarians meeting growing demand of families
Colac Rotarians say demand is increasing for their food service, which is distributed to district school students in need.
Securing future for readers
The Rotary Club of Colac West has received a grant to continue its early literacy program supporting local families.
Colours and culture for Holi Festival Storytime
Toddlers visited Colac Community Library on Wednesday morning for a special storytime introducing them the vibrant Hindu festival of Holi.
Snake bite surge prompts alert
Travellers and outdoorspeople are warned to be extra cautious this Labour Day weekend after Ambulance Victoria reported a recent uptick in snake bites.
No conviction for resisting officers
A Colac man who drunkenly started smashing up his home before attempting to fight off police must pay $550.
Contract awarded for Apollo Bay road renewal
Roads surrounding Apollo Bay’s P-12 College and Great Ocean Road Health are set to be revamped after Colac Otway Shire Council awarded the contract for a planned road reconstruction project.
Petrol prices hold steady
Petrol price gouging in response to global conflict is yet to be seen in Colac, but motorists are watching the bowsers.
MPs demand action on crammed Colac train line
Overcrowding on Colac’s rail line has sparked fresh concerns about accessibility and passenger safety, with south-west MPs demanding urgent changes to the service.
Teachers donning swimsuits to save program
Winchelsea teachers have dived into the deep end to save their school’s swimming program, by becoming certified instructors.
Showcase inspires crowds
About 175 globe trotters have converged on Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre for an exciting holiday showcase.
Out of depth: court slams driver ignorance on Great Ocean Road
A Chinese tourist had been in the country for three days when she drove on the wrong side of the Great Ocean Road and collided head-on with a motorcyclist.
Victims moved by sculpture at Separation Creek
A Separation Creek couple has issued a public callout to a mystery artist who gave them something to smile about in their recovery process following a flash flooding event.
Lorne business fallout follows fire and floods
New data from Surf Coast Shire Council shows Lorne businesses are experiencing “serious economic impacts” following multiple natural disasters in January.
International travel plans uncertain following global conflict
Colac district travellers and agencies are navigating a period of uncertainty as international transit hubs close their airspaces amid global conflict.
Guilty plea follows work death of Colac district man
A poultry farm operator will be sentenced in court over the workplace death of a Colac district sportsperson.
Colac ram raid sparks information appeal
Police are appealing for information after offenders targeted a Colac business in an early-morning ram raid.
Call for sun protection policies at businesses
SunSmart is reminding Colac and district workplaces to treat ultraviolet radiation as a serious occupational hazard.
Below average rain in February
A drier-than-average February has left Colac and district parched despite a slight reprieve from January’s extreme heat.
Autumn has high blaze risk
After a devastating summer bushfire season, emergency authorities have warned heightened fire risks will persist well into autumn.
Club demolition is underway
Demolition of a community building at Lorne is underway, officials say.
Bumper trade for big weekend
Colac businesses are winding down from the city’s biggest weekend of the year after a symphony of events brought the region alive.
Five firewood collection areas now open in Otways
Firewood collection areas in the Otways are now open to residents, but authorities say recent bushfire activity might cause sudden closures.
Bigger picture of recovery
Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is guiding its response to bushfire-impacted areas using spatial information and computer-based mapping.
Shining a spotlight on women’s talent
Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre is set to host an inspiring afternoon in celebration of International Women’s Day.
