News

  • Drowning deaths spark warnings ahead of summer

    Lifesavers are warning of an increased drowning risk this summer after a year of limited swimming access, with early figures already indicating a worrying trend.

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  • Enter Colac’s Christmas lights competition!

    Colac and district Christmas lights lovers are eagerly getting their displays up for the Colac and District Christmas Lights Competition.

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  • Financial acumen for new RSL board

    Fresh faces and community members with business backgrounds will help steer the Colac RSL committee.

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  • Finding strength after loss

    In a year when many people experienced varying forms of grief, a Colac event will aim to support people and provide strategies to cope in challenging times.

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  • Healthy lake levels excite yacht club

    Colac sailors will have to wait another 12 months to host a national championships event but are anticipating their best summer season in years.

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  • Doctor facing licence review

    Australia’s medical board has renewed a push to completely suspend a Colac doctor charged with rape and other offences.  

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  • Grassfire risks high for region

    Colac and district’s risk of grassfire is higher than normal this summer, with bushfire risk present but less severe.

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  • Retail revival

    Retailers in Colac’s Murray Street say a groundswell of community support for buying local is driving bumper trade in the city.  

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