News

  • Forest burnoff in district

    Forest Fire Management Victoria ignited a 27-hectare forest burnoff near Gellibrand at the weekend.

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  • History to inspire artworks for Port Campbell’s revamp

    An Aboriginal artist with local roots will design new artwork for a revamp of central Port Campbell.

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  • Council consults on transparency

    Colac Otway Shire residents can have a say on a new policy governing the council’s transparency and release of information.

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  • Bushfire danger at normal levels, outlook says

    District fire authorities are monitoring the season for fire risks, with a recent report revealing normal fire potential for Colac from now until September. 

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  • Rural news in brief

    News on Farm Safety Week, mining exploration on farmland and education on agriculture.

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  • Leaders call for calm, more testing

    Civic leaders are calling for community calm and increased testing following confirmation of the Colac’s first coronavirus case.

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  • Six cases confirmed in Colac district COVID cluster

    Health authorities have confirmed there are six active COVID-19 cases linked to a cluster at Australian Lamb Company Colac.

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  • Trinity to close for three days after student tests positive for COVID-19

    Colac’s Trinity College will be closed until Thursday after a student tested positive to COVID-19 yesterday, while 77 senior students will need to stay at home for a fortnight as a precaution.

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