News
COVID warning was a mistake
An accidental social media post from the Department of Health and Human Services might have frightened a few Colac residents, but there was no need for alarm due to a graphic error.
Police charge would-be Colac doctor
Police have charged a doctor who was set to work in Colac medical centres with rape and sexual assault.
Colac’s growth plan gets the green light
Victoria’s Planning Minister has finally given the green light to a plan that will expand Colac’s boundaries and guide development for the next three decades.
Power flowing from turbine
A wind farm at Ferguson is now complete and half of the farm is operational.
Detectives charge man over stolen and crashed ute
Colac detectives have arrested and charged a man who allegedly broke into a city home, stole a ute and smashed it into a district boom gate.
CFA assesses facility use
The CFA is currently assessing whether interim works might allow for the use of Mount Gellibrand’s fire tower this fire season.
Distillery still eager for Colac
A new Colac whiskey distillery will likely open in late 2022 after delays due to coronavirus, and the loss of international tourism.
Emergency crew funded
Eight Colac Otway and Surf Coast emergency service agencies will receive a major funding boost to improve their infrastructure and facilities.