News
Back on track at Forrest trails
Forrest Mountain Bike and Cycling Club’s president hopes an expected surge in local travel in the coming months will see an increase in traffic of cyclists hitting the Forrest bike trails.
Program to revegetate properties
A revegetation support program will assist fire-affected properties at Wye River and Separation Creek.
Work on rotunda restoration stalled
Work has stalled on the conversion of a rotunda at Colac cemetery, but the cemetery’s management says the project will go ahead.
Colac Show is cancelled
Coronavirus has forced the hand of the Colac Show’s organisers, who have cancelled this year’s event for just the second time in more than 150 years.
Businesses paired up to help COVID recovery
Surf Coast Shire Council will help connect struggling businesses with specialist local support to help the region bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.
Council amendment aims to minimise flood damage
Colac Otway Shire Council has adopted a planning scheme amendment which reflects current flood mapping and will streamline development, following significant community consultation.
Binns Road upgrade delivered
Contractors have finished an upgrade of popular tourist route Binns Road ahead of an expected influx of travellers over the long weekend.
Narrow escapes in two Colac district crashes
Colac and district drivers received a timely reminder of the dangers of wet weather on Monday, with two car crashes occurring within an hour.