News
Superfish swim in support of lake event
A school of elite Superfish has bestowed a big vote of confidence in Lake Colac — by swimming across it.
Cafe provides solution to throw-away society
In its first 12 months, Colac Otway Repair Café saved 323 kilograms of items from going into landfill.
Pennyroyal Hall brought back to life
Pennyroyal’s 112-year-old hall will soon reopen, after years of renovations, love, and dedication by passionate community volunteers.
Mayor corrects MPs claim
Colac Otway Shire Council Mayor Marg White has taken to social media to “correct” claims about the council and GORCAPA made by Polwarth MP Richard Riordan in State Parliament last week.
Planting the seed for a native venture
From academia to establishing her own wattle seed farm, Red Rock Wattle’s Sharyn Meade has planted the seed for a unique new venture in farming.
Western oval set to reopen
Dog walkers, footy kickers and turf trotters rejoice — Colac’s Western Oval is back open.
News in brief
Highway maintenance Colac Otway Shire Council officers are proposing the council takes over maintenance of a stretch of the Princes Highway. A report recommends taking over a vegetated area east of the Colac-Ballarat Road roundabout, which is currently maintained by the Department of Transport and Planning. The report said the move would deliver a “much-improved […]
Review could address Birre footpaths
A council manager says the review of the Birregurra Structure Plan this year will provide the community with an opportunity to suggest new footpaths for the town.