News
Grassfire risks high for region
Colac and district’s risk of grassfire is higher than normal this summer, with bushfire risk present but less severe.
Retail revival
Retailers in Colac’s Murray Street say a groundswell of community support for buying local is driving bumper trade in the city.
New bump protects kids
The construction of speed humps on Colac’s Wilson Street is a great start to improving the safety of the Colac Specialist School community, the school’s principal Cameron Peverett says.
Shedding of virus not a public risk
The source of viral coronavirus fragments in Colac’s wastewater is likely a person who has recently recovered from COVID-19 and is not contagious, the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Restrictions news to come Sunday
Premier Daniel Andrews is set to announce further easing of coronavirus restrictions on Sunday that will outline rules for a “COVID-normal” Christmas and new year period across the Colac district.
Winchelsea pool shut until next week
Winchelsea’s swimming pool should reopen early next week once Surf Coast Shire Council replaces a faulty pump valve.
Thieves strike at business
Police are appealing for information following the theft of outdoor tools from a Colac business.
Vandalism attack on pride and joy
Unknown vandals have senselessly attacked a Colac learner driver’s new vehicle, with police and the driver’s father appealing for witnesses. Police believe at least one offender used a knife to slash three tyres of a white Holden ute in Polwarth Street some time between 1pm on November 20 and 8.30am the next day. The vandal […]