News

  • Call for views on lake speed

    Colac and district community members can have their say on Lake Colac speed restriction changes for boats and paddlecraft.

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  • Community celebrates volunteer leaders

    Colac Otway’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Lyn Russell says receiving the award is a powerful motivator for her to continue to assist where she can in the community. 

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  • Inspiring future generation of beekeepers

    It would be a sweet outcome if one of Nicola Philp’s pupils went down the path of beekeeping after graduating from Apollo Bay P-12 College.

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  • News in Brief

    $50,000 boost for upgrade of Winchelsea grandstand The Winchelsea and District Soldiers Memorial Grandstand at Eastern Reserve is set for an upgrade, with a boost of almost $50,000 to improve access and lighting. Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney announced Friday that Winchelsea’s RSL Sub Branch would receive $49,700 towards its memorial grandstand upgrade thanks […]

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  • Controls to reduce bird flu spread

    All birds in the Meredith and Terang areas must be kept in cages or sheds, and the US has banned all Victorian poultry product imports, following last week’s outbreak of avian influenza.

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  • Praise for quality cancer care

    The support and care he has received throughout his cancer journey will always stick with Jim Gardiner.

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  • Increased capacity to provide support

    Vinnies Colac now has the capacity to offer more food to people in need, thanks to the donation of a new fridge.

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  • Local farmers claim dairy awards

    Two Colac district farming families have received accolades at this year’s South West Dairy Awards.

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