News
Hospital establishes dedicated COVID-19 test site
Colac Area Health has a new COVID-19 testing site, as increasing numbers attend the hospital with concerns of coronavirus.
Thousands fewer flying foxes
Flying fox numbers have decreased by the thousands at the Colac Botanic Gardens this week.
Coronavirus forces playground closures
Playgrounds and skate parks across Colac Otway Shire have closed as the council urges families to do the right thing and stay home.
Corangamite votes to offer rate relief
Rate relief is on the way for Corangamite Shire residents, after councilors voted to ease coronavirus-caused financial stress.
Surf Coast’s kindergartens shut
Surf Coast Shire Council closed its kindergartens for holidays early this week to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Magistrates’ Court limiting case load
Colac’s court remains open but will hear fewer matters in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Stock trailer stolen from farm
Colac district residents should be on the lookout for a distinctive stock trailer that has gone missing from Alvie.
Caravan parks closed at short notice
Colac and district caravan parks have become casualties of the coronavirus pandemic after having to shut their gates at hours’ notice this week.