News

  • QUARRY WORRY: Report’s recommendation backs residents’ concern

    A Colac district quarry should update studies about traffic, groundwater, and skinks before it can receive state approval to mine rock at a new site, a report says.

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  • Living costs front of mind

    Colac and district youths are concerned about what the cost-of-living crisis means for their future.

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  • Factory’s long gone, friendships living on

    Forty-two years on, this group of former Colac clothing factory workers still meets up on the final Saturday of November each year.

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  • Birregurra generosity exceeds expectations

    The Birregurra community has stepped up its famous generosity, with an annual Birregurra CFA fundraiser exceeding all expectations.

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  • Farmer’s cruelty charges

    A Colac district farmer and footballer is facing charges relating to more than forty alleged offences of mistreating cattle.

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  • Strike hits Colac Woolies shelves

    Shelves at Colac’s Woolworths store have been impacted by recent industrial action by warehouse workers.

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  • New carp bins implemented for fish disposal

    Colac Otway Shire Council has heard the community’s calls to place more bins near Lake Colac to dispose of carp.

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  • Ross’ receiving reconstruction

    Local construction company Otway Civil has commenced work on the long-awaited Ross’ Point footpath upgrade.

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