News
Late trains plague railway
Colac’s train line had its worst performance in more than a year in March as punctuality slumped across regional Victoria.
‘Fatbergs’ cause pipe problems
The effects of toilet paper shortages in the Colac district have trickled down to the region’s sewers, which have seen a rise in blockages in recent weeks.
Councillors head outside for Surf Coast meeting
Surf Coast Shire Council plans to go ahead with its April meeting but will make significant concessions due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lorne car parks getting sensitive
Surf Coast Shire Council is working through its tender process for new parking sensors at Lorne and is aiming to install the new technology by June.
Blue news for Otways celebration
Otways Tourist Park’s managers celebrated their 20-year milestone at the campsite in subdued fashion on the weekend.
MAYOR MATTERS: We are all in this together
It’s been a challenging month as we settle into social distancing rules to keep our communities safe from the COVID-19 virus.
Families staying with off-campus learning
Colac school principals have applauded parents for working to keep students at home, amid clear-as-mud advice from state and federal governments.
Community care continues
Community care workers are on the front line with some of our shire’s most isolated and vulnerable residents; bringing care, compassion and companionship to homes amid the Covid crisis.