News
Killed eagle was shot, inquiry finds
AUTHORITIES investigating the death of a wedge-tailed eagle in the Colac district say the bird died from a gunshot wound.
Call to slash $25M from Colac’s water upgrade
A STATE authority has told Barwon Water to cut a $25-million Colac water supply upgrade from its budget.
Dedicated to making timeless teddy bears
COLAC’S Denise Connor’s love for teddy bears knows no bounds, and it seems market-goers love her bears too.
Hospital’s board backs CAH chief
COLAC’S hospital board has backed chief Geoff Iles after Australia’s nursing union called for his resignation.
Migrants learn to drive with volunteer teachers
A COLAC volunteer-led learner driver program has expanded to include Australian drivers as well as migrants.
Protesters rally to fix sex abuse laws
CAMPAIGNERS have started a petition to remove a statute of limitations rule after state prosecutors dropped a Colac sexual abuse case from the 1970s.
Toddler’s transplant gives family hope
COLAC district toddler William Reilly has had a life-saving bone marrow transplant, but his family endures a tense wait to see if it succeeds.
Professor warns against Lake Colac causeway
A WETLANDS researcher says building a causeway or bridge across Lake Colac could damage the iconic lake’s ecosystem.