News
Obesity rate surging across Colac region
Overweight and obesity rates are almost 20 per cent higher in Colac Otway than in Melbourne, with more people overweight in regional areas than in metro areas.
Unique Forrest signs fall victim to thieves
Residents should be on the lookout for unique road signs stolen from Forrest, while a thief has helped themselves to a school’s plants at Apollo Bay.
Ship’s ahoy for charity rally
The Pastafarian Pirates of Pirron Yallock arrr ready for their biggest adventure yet.
Big new warning for Murray Street motorists
A Colac road safety activist has welcomed new speed limit signs at Colac West and says they will improve safety for road
users.
Colac brigade is recruiting
Colac Fire Brigade is looking for new volunteers to help keep the community safe while developing leaders within the community.
Colanda will close within a fortnight
Colac’s Colanda Centre will close its doors for the last time within two weeks, marking the end of an era in Victorian disability services.
Delays frustrate sports clubs
Colac’s baseball and soccer clubs are frustrated by slow progress in making their dreams of purpose-built facilities at the former Colac High School site a reality.
Hopes to fix housing shortage
A working group will begin investigating avenues to increase the amount of short-term affordable housing in Colac after initial meetings this week.