News
Wettest November on record
Colac has experienced its wettest November this month, since records began in 1898, with more than 160 millimetres falling last month.
Lights for pedestrian crossing
A Colac district woman’s campaign for safety improvements at a Colac pedestrian crossing has finally paid off, with VicRoads set to install flashing amber lights.
Comedians fit television slot
Former Colac resident Luke Goodall says he’s excited to bring his “high concept, low brow” comedy to a television audience.
Lake’s water level attracting boats
Colac’s Neil Powrie and his son Clint and their family have been making the most of Lake Colac’s high water level and warm weather.
More flooding as La Nina predicted
Weather experts have predicted a hot summer for the Colac region, with an unusual weather event leading to a heatwave and storm surge in the district.
victoria’s best edible garden
Apollo Bay P-12 College’s Brian Humphries says the college’s statewide school garden accolade is “a community award as much as it is a school award”.
Resort decision in state’s hands
Colac Otway Shire Council will ask the Victorian Planning Minister to “call in” an application for a $70-million tourist resort near Apollo Bay.
Schoolies adventure to Africa
A group of Colac district teens hope to create “unforgettable” memories when they tackle a confronting but inspiring alternate schoolies trip to Africa.