News

  • No big changes for rates

    The State Government will reform minor parts of the local government rates systems but will avoid making sweeping changes recommended to boost fairness because of COVID-19.  

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  • Speeders disappoint road officers

    A host of Christmas speeders will lose their licenses after reaching hoon speeds at Warncoort.

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  • Year 12s’ long wait for results is almost over

    Year 12s across Colac and district are eagerly awaiting their VCE results this week, after an unpredictable year of schooling.

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  • Pony delivers festive cheer

    Colac’s Corangamarah residents welcomed a unique visitor into the aged-care home last week.

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  • Police praise Otways rescue

    A young boy airlifted from Wye River has been released from hospital in time for Christmas, and police have located a missing motorcyclist who crashed in the Otways.

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  • Hospital building case for upgrade

    Colac Area Health’s chief says an increase in urgent care presentations by 8.3 per cent last financial year builds a case for improving the department and possibly opening an emergency department.

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  • Lake level decrease

    Lake Colac’s water level has dropped by 8.2 centimetres since last month, following a 5.7cm drop the month before.

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  • Dining ‘parklets’ open at Apollo Bay

    Central Apollo Bay has transformed, with timber structures creating new outdoor dining spaces in the main street.

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