News
Colac fire restrictions will start next month
Colac’s fire chief expects fire restrictions to take effect across the district during next month but is yet to sign off on an official start date
Traffic delays along coast
Motorists can expect minor delays on the Great Ocean Road for the coming week while crews resurface part of the road.
Top VCAL students honoured
Colac VCAL students have celebrated completing their studies after an interrupted year, with the top achievers earning awards for their dedication.
PARKING PLAN: Council looks into car parking and office space
A proposed Civic, Rail and Health Precinct plan for Colac could improve parking around the city’s hospital and give key organisations room to grow.
Escaped fires causing trouble
Escaped private fires caused more than a quarter of Victoria’s wildfires in the past 10 bushfire seasons, new Country Fire Authority data shows.
Trees topple after storm
Multiple fallen trees kept Colac and district SES crews busy as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms lashed the region this week.
Colac remembers soldiers’ ultimate sacrifice
COVID-19 meant a smaller event than usual, but Colac and district veterans, residents and passers-by still turned out to pay tribute to fallen servicepeople for Remembrance Day.
Forgotten names restored to Colac memorial
Nearly 70 forgotten names of servicemen killed in battle have been added to Colac’s First World War memorial – just in time for Remembrance Day.