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Residents rally for details on Point Grey co-op plan
More than 100 Lorne residents will meet on Sunday calling for more transparency about plans for the Point Grey precinct.
National line-up for Colac’s Elvis
Colac’s own Elvis’s tribute artist Charlie Gaylard has been travelling the country as he prepares for final performances in Adelaide this weekend.
ROADBLOCK: Resident threatens action after latest crash
A resident at the notorious Barwon Downs crash corner says he will block off the road tomorrow following the latest incident – “and I don’t care if they arrest me”.
Chopper called to the rescue
A woman has been winched to safety in the second beach rescue off the Otways coast in a matter of weeks.
Spike in work violence reports
“Our message to the community is clear – aggression or violence towards healthcare workers is never acceptable.”
Register for big build
Colac’s school farm building festival is just two weeks away, with hundreds of volunteers set to help deliver the project in just 24 hours.
Trauma trend sparks concern over motorcycle group riding
Police are issuing a warning to motorcyclists as new data reveals a concerning road trauma trend involving group riding.
Cursive and canes marking 150 years
Students at Deans Marsh Primary School had a blast from the past as the school celebrated its 150th birthday this week.
Meriba’s marvellous result to boost Colac community
Meriba Service Club of Colac’s latest fundraising event has raised almost $12,000, with the money set to flow back into the Colac and district community.
Letters
Price difference begs the question I travelled through Camperdown last weekend and found diesel at a service station for $1.61 and unleaded for $1.61 – compared with Colac fuel prices of $1.91 for diesel and unleaded $1.79. I was told that there is a consortium that determines fuel prices in Colac – how can they justify […]
Colac Otway’s money man now director at Corangamite
Colac Otway Shire’s former financial services manager has found a new role at a neighbouring council.
Tiny towns take note: funds now available
Community groups in Colac district’s tiniest towns are encouraged to apply for their chance at a $50,000 government grant.
Market, music headlinetown’s bumper weekend
Birregurra is gearing up for a jam-packed weekend, with a free event tomorrow and the return of the town’s celebrated Sunday market.
Patrollers nabbing speeders
Colac and district has avoided any major trauma across the Melbourne Cup long weekend, but the latest statewide road policing operation recorded a spike in speeding offences.
Community backs project with strong pitch
Colac’s inaugural Pitch Up Event had community groups walking away with their share in $15,000.
Council backs public artwork
Colac Otway Shire’s public spaces are about to get a creativity boost, with the council adopting a new art policy guiding the way council integrates public art into the community.
Take a leaf from Forrest’s shed
A special visit from international researchers has looked at Men’s Sheds at Forrest and Lorne, with hopes to implement the learnings overseas.
Letters to the editor
Questionable change to rules Our council has disregarded public submissions calling for the retention of question time at unscheduled meetings. Council has not explained the purpose or benefit of removing question time, other than suggesting that unscheduled meetings are a “rare” event. In fact, there have been six unscheduled meetings since August 2024, dealing with […]
Lake loop could cost $46.1 million
A 30.5-kilometre shared walking and cycling path around Lake Colac could cost between $29.5 and $46.1 million, depending on the route it takes around the eastern side of the lake.
Mock wedding is a hoot
A nonagenarian “flower girl” and an exploding cake were among the highlights at hilarious fake nuptials in Colac.
Repair rural roads instead of dropping limits, council says
A local council and an MP have slammed a proposal to reduce the default speed limit in regional areas.
Colac store named best in the country
Colac’s Blooms The Chemist has been recognised as the best of the best, taking out the retail pharmacy group’s Store of the Year.
Council looking at Lorne housing
Surf Coast Shire Council has given its stamp of approval to a plan investigating affordable housing options at Lorne to ease the ongoing housing challenge for key workers in the coastal town.
More time for bike thief
An opportunistic thief who stole a bike in Colac must serve an extra month in prison on top of his 12-month sentence.
