News
National award for AKD
AKD Softwoods has claimed a national forestry award for its innovation efforts and cutting-edge technology, which will make its Colac sawmill the most modern in Australia.
Planting Festival revitalises creek
A Colac district Landcare group is calling on the community to help plant thousands of plants to enrich ecosystems and habitats along Gellibrand’s Charleys Creek at a Planting Festival.
Trader wants bike ride to benefit Apollo Bay
An Apollo Bay business leader says future support of a major cycling event depends on whether the event benefits the town this weekend.
Childhood dream now coming true
Daniel Kay says he has been fascinated with Australia since he was a child.
Potholes rupture cars’ tyres
A Colac district motorist has firsthand experience of the damage the district’s dodgy roads can do, with his car and his brother’s car falling victim.
New Colac van park could boost tourism
A bold plan to transform the former Colac High School site and turn Colac into a tourist destination could be a reality with a full Lake Colac.
Runners revive Colac club
Colac’s leisure runners group will make a long-awaited return to the Colac district tomorrow following a nine-year hiatus.
Researchers step up search for panthers
Queenslander Vaughan King has based himself in the Colac district as he joins fellow researchers to “prove beyond a shadow of a doubt” that big cats exist in Australia.