News

  • Gardens book a labour of love

    FIRST-TIME author Helen Paatsch has sent her history of the Colac Botanic Gardens to the printers and now she just hopes “people will enjoy it”.

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  • Health service funding struggle ahead

    A VICTORIAN health advocacy leader says he is concerned Colac’s health services could struggle to survive after State and Federal budget announcements.

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  • Youth worker funding extension requested

    COLAC AREA HEALTH is pushing for interim funding to keep its youth health worker while it vies for ongoing funding through new State Government programs.

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  • Farmers have options to replace dying cypress trees

    A TREE plantation specialist says replacing cypress trees with native species for shelter belts is a popular option for farmers.

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  • Pool re-surfacing ready to start

    CONTRACTORS have repaired leaks in Colac’s Bluewater fitness centre’s 25-metre pool allowing for a re-surfacing of the pool surface.

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  • ‘Disgraceful’ vandals trashes former school site

    COLAC OTWAY Shire mayor Frank Buchanan says ongoing vandalism at the former Colac High School is “disgraceful”.

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  • Road crash rescues keep brigade busy

    APOLLO BAY Fire Brigade captain Dave Howell says traffic crashes make up 80 per cent of the volunteer brigade’s work, requiring a range of skills.

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  • New college leaders look forward to roles

    COLAC SECONDARY COLLEGE’S new acting principal Jackie Dullard says she’s had a smooth transition into the role.

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