News

  • Lorne Road lane still closed

    A lane on Deans Marsh-Lorne Road remains closed after the erosion of a roadside embankment last month.

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  • Council transparency in the spotlight

    Victoria’s independent information tribunal has overturned Surf Coast Shire Council’s decision to refuse public release of documents relating to the Winchelsea Shire Hall tenancy dispute, as the council’s transparency policy comes under public scrutiny.

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  • Radio opportunity online

    Now is the time for Colac and district people to have their voices heard thanks to a free radio training course.

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  • Colac to keep on trucking

    Colac’s truck drivers are keeping their show on the road amid state border closures, with logistics businesses granted exemptions to cross state lines and continue their essential service

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  • From Mad Max to the Otways for filmmaking export

    A Colac-born award-winning film producer and director will showcase the Otways region in an upcoming IMAX documentary about wildlife conservation and eco-tourism.

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  • Colac TAFE provider $5M in the red

    South West TAFE says the launch of free TAFE courses across Victoria and rising staff costs caused its near-$5-million deficit in 2019.

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  • No gas despite stench

    Colac Otway Shire Council staff evacuated their Rae Street offices briefly last week when fire brigades investigated a suspected gas leak.

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  • Winchelsea man arrested after assault

    A Winchelsea man spent a night behind bars and faced charges stemming from an alleged family violence incident at a Winchelsea address.

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