News
Community grants program open
Colac Otway Shire’s 2024-25 Grants Program is now open and community groups, sporting clubs, local event organisers and businesses are encouraged to apply.
Funding options for park, boards
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider potential funding applications for the redevelopment of the Donaldson Street Playspace and the installation of five electronic scoreboards at local recreation reserves at an unscheduled meeting this week.
Driver learns licence lesson
A woman has learnt to read past the heading of an infringement notice, after she was caught driving without a licence and fined $350 in court.
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.
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.
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.
Council approves after-school childcare centre
A childcare centre in Hesse Street has been given the green light by the council despite community objections.
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.