News

  • Bluewater mediation cost 100k+

    A quarterly report shows Colac Otway Shire Council spent more than $100,000 on Bluewater mediation this financial year.

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  • Playgrounds back in swing

    Public play is back in swing across Colac and Otway, with playgrounds, skate parks and outdoor fitness equipment reopen from yesterday.

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  • From paddock to paradise

    There’s just something special about Edna Reid’s garden.

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  • Colanda future unknown as demolition starts

    Colac’s former Colanda Centre is slated for demolition – but a future use for the site remains up in the air.

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  • Health chief rises to challenge

    Fiona Brew’s first year as Colac Area Health chief has seen her face more challenges than most would expect to see in their career.

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  • State’s labs busy with COVID tests

    The Department of Health and Human Services says Victoria’s coronavirus testing labs are working around the clock to process thousands of tests, but a Western Victorian MP has slammed test result waiting times.

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  • Space junk lights up sky

    Colac and district residents were treated to a light show in the sky on Friday night when a meteor-like streak lit up the sky just after dusk.

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  • Colac childcare centre closed due to Federal funding pitfalls

    Colac’s newest childcare facility is ready to open its doors but is waiting on the Federal Government to fix a crippling funding pitfall in a support scheme for the sector.

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