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Learning, leading across 20 years
All things automotive have always been a key part of Colby Platt’s life.
Riordan loses portfolios in cabinet shake-up
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says he’s looking forward to spending more time in the region following his relegation to the Liberal Party’s backbench.
Gellibrand project now complete
Gellibrand’s $10-million water facility is complete, with improved water flowing to homes and businesses across the town.
Renowned replica stops by city
A replica of the first car to circumnavigate Australia has come to Colac, celebrating 100 years since achieving the feat.
Colac rec centre lease to explore opportunities
Colac Otway Shire Council is offering up one of its premier recreation centres for lease.
Boost to shire’s public spaces
New foreshore furniture, Colac fountain renovations and Apollo Bay road resurfacing are some of the projects Colac Otway Shire Council is delivering to enhance the shire’s public spaces.
Roadworthy ready: Call into Callahan’s
Callahan Vehicle Maintenance is Colac’s one-stop shop for reliable, high-quality vehicle servicing.
Colac riders conquer the Nullarbor
For most Australian motorcyclists, riding across the Nullarbor Plain is a dream and for a Colac motorist and his partner, this dream became a reality.
Taskforce targets district
A Camperdown man is among multiple alleged offenders who have been charged during a police operation in western Victoria.
Shopping small unites traders
Stores across central Colac have backed the idea of extended opening hours and shopping locally for the festive season, with one Murray Street business experiencing a record-breaking day for sales.
Midnight Oil singer visits Colac bakery
A Colac business has had another brush with fame.
Local outfit bidding for premier event
Colac and district’s shearing industry could be set to spotlight on a national stage if a local contractor can win a bid to host the world shearing championships.
Shouldn’t have to wait: council
Colac Otway Shire Council says it should not need a cultural heritage permit for minor routine safety works on a key rural road.
Credits are costing farmland
An Irrewarra farmer says water authorities and other agencies should be spending on infrastructure and conservation instead of carbon sequestration.
Waterway is set for restoration
Colac district community members have joined in on the journey to restore Barongarook Creek.
Battalion hopes to shed light on life
A memorial stone has been found at Alvie, but there’s still vital information missing.
Council road grant hopes
Colac Otway Shire Council is hoping to get funding for three road safety projects including an upgrade to a notorious Elliminyt intersection.
Last day to have say on housing
People have until today to provide feedback on a plan to rezone cemetery land to develop 50 social housing dwellings in Colac.
Time starts ticking for budget wishlist
Colac Otway Shire Council wants ideas on what to fund under its next budget and people can have a say from today.
Trucks chewing up local link
Barongarook residents say heavy truck movements from a sand quarry are frequently tearing up a local road, with potholes being filled weekly.
Riders rev up for appeal
Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club is encouraging the community to dig deep with donations for its annual Christmas toy appeal.
Text offender sent to prison
A gambling addict who lied and took $15,000 from a Colac district woman he was messaging has been jailed for nine months.
Northern Otways on risk list
Colac and district fire brigades are gearing up for an intense summer, with a new report revealing there’s a heightened risk of fires in the Otways despite recent rain.
Trial would attract tasty treats
Key Colac locations could be home to a range of food trucks over summer, with Colac Otway Shire Council calling out for vendors to deliver unique menus.
