News
Tree disease changing landscape
COLAC district’s landscape is facing drastic change as a disease continues to kill off the region’s iconic cypress wind breaks.
Tracking Otways predators
RESEARCHERS are using motion-sensing cameras, tracking collars and fox droppings to learn how predators respond to fire in the Otways.
Law-breakers on camera
STATE MP Terry Mulder says law-breakers in Colac will be in for a shock when they discover the city’s new surveillance system can catch them in the act.
Smoking and eating too much
A HEALTH expert says Colac and district’s long-term smokers and people failing to access healthy food are contributing to the region’s smoking and obesity rates.
Bid to turn Colac pink
A COLAC breast cancer nurse wants the city to go pink on Monday to raise awareness about the disease.
Get the story behind homicides
ONE of Victoria’s leading homicide detectives says a Colac presentation will provide insight into “some of the most difficult cases in the state”.
Toddler’s new life and new brother
COLAC district toddler William Reilly is out of medical isolation after a life-saving transplant in time to welcome a new brother.
Shire CEO rejects pay rise
COLAC Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small has turned down a pay rise for a second time.