News
Kindergarten asbestos removed
Colac’s Winifred Nance kindergarten is clear of asbestos, but there’s still no timeframe for when children and teachers will be able to return to their redeveloped building.
Girls join campaign to slash speed limit
Two 10-year-olds have jumped onboard a campaign to prevent wildlife deaths on the Great Ocean Road and improve the safety of their bus-travelling schoolmates.
Video link for coastal patients
Lorne and Apollo Bay residents will now have access to specialist emergency doctors after hours, thanks to a new video link.
Regular blackouts frustrate traders
Apollo Bay retailers say a new technology designed to prevent bushfires is causing power problems and hurting trade, leading to Powercor shutting off the device temporarily.
Police eager to impound cars
Hoons, speedsters, unlicensed and woozy motorists beware.
Dredging funding to keep port open
Boaters, fishers, and local government are celebrating a whopping catch at Apollo Bay, with the community’s harbour reeling in more than $1 million for critical works.
Proud family moment for new Australians
An Egyptian family will cap off joining the Colac community tomorrowby becoming Australia’s newest citizens at a COPACC ceremony.
Work starts to save elm trees
Colac residents should be on the lookout for signs of a destructive pest attacking elm trees across Colac, as Colac Otway Shire Council ramps up a preventative treatment program.