News

  • Road-safety pioneer remembered

    He pioneered learner logbooks, taught road safety to state bigwigs, and helped to hand out 200,000 life-saving coffees in Colac.

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  • Long-lunch celebration raises $14K

    Colac Area Health Foundation’s Longest Lunch on Friday had fabulous lake views, delicious food and drink, great company, and raised money for a fantastic cause for the community.

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  • Council approves after-school childcare centre

    A childcare centre in Hesse Street has been given the green light by the council despite community objections.

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  • Temperatures set to soar

    With temperatures set to soar across the state this Labour Day long weekend, the CFA is urging Victorians to be prepared for persistent fire risk as they embark on their travels.

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  • Local women embrace the art of woodcraft

    “Why shouldn’t women do it?” That’s the mantra of a group of women who have joined the Colac Woodcrafters Guild with their own dedicated time slot for creating woodwork – a traditionally male-dominated hobby.

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  • Women welcome to come and try

    In celebration of International Women’s Day, the CFA is hosting a Women’s Come and Try Day at the Colac Fire Brigade to encourage more women to get involved in firefighting and other roles.

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  • Forest Street upgrade

    A portion of Colac’s Forest Street should be reconstructed by the end of June, after Colac Otway Shire Council awarded the $425,000 contract.

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  • Otways and coastline host 450km race event

    Six days, 13 stages and 450 kilometres of non-stop racing across some of the most beautiful terrains in the region, all culminating in a historic win.

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