News
COVID recoveries continue
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Colac Otway has fallen for a fourth consecutive day, while the area’s cumulative case number has also dropped.
Multi-lingual safety message
A locally made video will aim to break down the language barriers with Colac’s ethnically diverse communities to share information related to COVID-19.
Isolation haircut with a difference
Colac ovarian cancer survivor Mary-Anne Ryan will attempt to cut death rates of her little-known illness this weekend when she takes a pair of scissors to her daughter’s hair in a fundraiser.
School says former principal did not do enough for victims
Colac’s Catholic secondary college will rename a building that honours a former long-serving principal who failed to support and protect victims of a paedophile teacher.
Firefighter shows leadership
Leading the next generation of CFA volunteers has come naturally for Colac firefighter Caitlin Willsher.
Students show their resilience
Colac West Primary School Grade One-Two teacher and primary maths specialist Mardi Featherston shares her experiences.
Ute careens down bank towards Lake Colac path
A man was lucky to walk free when his ute careened over an embankment towards Lake Colac this week.
Test not needed to prove recovery
Colac Area Health has confirmed COVID-19 patients don’t need to confirm their recovery from the disease with a test, despite Colac district businesses requesting follow-up testing.