News
Upgrades go on despite snub
The Federal Government’s controversial sports fund has snubbed a Colac facility for a half-million-dollar grant, despite it being one of the country’s most deserving projects.
Colac’s Dimmeys outlet saved from closure
One of Colac’s major main street stores will remain open after an investor saved its retail chain from the brink of extinction.
Passion earns national honour
Cape Otway’s Lizzie Corke has always had a passion for the environment; now that passion has earned her a national honour.
Big turnout at beautiful Beeac
Dedicated volunteer Jennie Scott is Colac Otway Shire’s 2020 Citizen of the Year.
Bulla retail store a step closer
One of Colac’s largest businesses is continuing to grow and has accelerated plans for its latest expansion, which would provide Colac’s Murray Street with a facelift and tourism boost.
DOB IN DRUGS: Local police campaign takes aim at rise in drug crime
Dobbing in a drug dealer can slow community crime and help prevent family violence, Colac investigators say.
Otways campus gets green light
A Ballarat college’s proposed Otways bush campus has received the go-ahead from Colac Otway Shire Council’s planning department.
Service connects more Colac patients with specialists
A new telehealth service will connect Colac Area Health patients with specialist emergency doctors from across Australia and help reduce workforce pressure.