News
Heart disease continues toll on region
Coronary heart disease is still the biggest killer of Colac Otway residents, new data shows, but the number of deaths in the shire has dropped.
Men hearing messages at health night
Health check-ups, regular exercise and talking to a mate or mental health professional were the big messages at a men’s health night, led by Colac Area Health.
State recognition for Corangamite campaign
A campaign promoting the Volcanic Lakes and Plains region has won a state excellence award.
Busted bridge back in action by next month
The replacement of a Chapple Vale bridge that collapsed into Gellibrand River last year is set to be complete next month.
Get up and exercise to reduce risk of a stroke
Health professionals are encouraging Colac Otway people to get physical and spend less time sitting down to significantly reduce their risk of stroke.
Footbridge set in place over creek
Workers have installed a new pedestrian bridge over Barongarook Creek six years after a flood washed away the site’s previous bridge.
Helicopter is no cause for worry
Colac and district residents should look to the heavens on Sunday, with about 350 bright yellow rubber ducks set to rain down on Elliminyt’s oval.
Duck hunting season ends
Duck hunting season will wrap up on Monday, after the first 12-week season since pre-COVID years.
