News
Health provider delivers new service
Great Ocean Road Health will lead the delivery of a new and more inclusive support service for people living with and at high risk of chronic conditions.
Colac Scouts’ journey to Jamboree
Colac Scouts Beau Woods and Sam Butler have joined about 4000 other Scouts and leaders for the 23rd Aotearoa New Zealand Scout Jamboree.
Police news
Offenders have stolen six cows worth about $8000 from a Dreeite property.
State sets new rate cap for councils
The State Government has set a council rate cap of 2.75 per cent for 2024-25 under its Fair Go Rates system, in line with the forecast Consumer Price Index for next financial year.
Political landscape changes pre-Christmas
The Restore Democracy Sack Dan Andrews Party based in Colac has been deregistered from the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Council applying for funds to plan for housing
Colac Otway Shire Council has its eyes set on grants for housing precincts in Colac and Apollo Bay as part of the Federal Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.
Volunteers revive drivers
In just 10 days, almost 800 travellers stopped at Colac’s Driver Reviver site, welcomed by volunteers with offers of a hot drink and a place to take a break to keep the roads safer throughout the festive season.
Reel in a winner at Purrumbete
The Lake Purrumbete Angling Club is hoping to reel in entrants from across the district for the annual Twilight Fishing Competition.