News

  • Mulch work moves west

    A mulching program around Otways district towns has moved further west this week in a bid to reduce bushfire risks by removing fuel loads.

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  • Performing arts will return in Colac, bigger and better

    The temporary closure of all social and leisure facilities across Australia has left an enormous emptiness in our communal sense of wellbeing.

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  • Special homecoming for newborn Huxley

    A Colac family received an extra-special Easter gift when they welcomed their newborn daughter home for the first time after weeks in hospital.

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  • Coronavirus forces Colac Otway to stand down staff

    Colac Otway Shire Council says the COVID-19 situation has forced it to stand down staff.

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  • Meet your tiny neighbours

    Step out into the back yard and see what creatures and plants are living in your garden.

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  • Two objections to store plans

    Colac Otway Shire Council is considering community submissions to one of the city’s largest potential developments.

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  • Rural theft and hoons keeping police busy

    Colac district police have recorded an increase in rural burglaries as thieves travel from as far as Melbourne to raid new targets.

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  • ANZAC legend strong in Colac community despite coronavirus

    Colac and district households will light up the dawn on Anzac Day, with hundreds expected to pay respects from their driveways this year.

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