News

  • Call for Meredith Park review

    Colac Otway Shire’s mayor wants the council to lay down the law at Meredith Park, calling for a report on improved management of the park, complete with new guidelines, upgrades and management options. 

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  • Lighthouse will close amid concerns

    Cape Otway’s iconic lightstation has told staff it will close its doors permanently from March.

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  • Students rise to the challenge

    Today we hear from David Treweek, who is Colac Secondary College’s Year Nine-10 sub-school leader. He also teaches Year 12 outdoor education and PE leads the Sporting Pathways program.

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  • Storm holds up play plans

    Kawarren children have been unable to enjoy their new playground this week, despite playgrounds across the state opening up from COVID restrictions.

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  • Citizenship just a formality for longtime Aussie

    Colac’s Roy Bentley says he’s felt like a true Aussie for almost seven decades. It will just become official tomorrow when he has his citizenship ceremony.

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  • Couple’s love lasts a lifetime

    It was the spring of 1955 when John and Fay Higgins first became acquainted at Colac Presbyterian Church.

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  • Countdown to eased rules is on, but safety still paramount

    Pubs can open, a household bubble is permitted and most businesses can reopen their doors under new COVID restrictions that take effect from tomorrow.

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  • New candidate is long-serving volunteer

    Mother, teacher and long-time volunteer Catriona Ebeling has always been involved in the Colac Otway community.

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