News

  • Councils face challenges with lower rate cap

    South-west councils say they will battle through the challenges presented with delivering services and infrastructure now that the State Government has capped rates for the 2024-25 financial year at 2.75 per cent.

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  • COVID cases increase but hospitalisation low

    Community transmission of COVID-19 in Colac has surged during the Christmas and new year period, with Colac Hospital averaging two COVID-19 hospitalisations per week.

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  • Red Violets flow

    It’s set to be a big year for Colac district indie-folk duo the Red Violets, with the release of their debut album, after years of musical connection and creativity.

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  • Drivers, passenger uninjured in smash

    A Colac public bus came off worse for wear after it collided with a truck, but its driver managed to finish his route.

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  • News in brief

    News in brief from across the Colac district.

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  • Special Pink Test Experience: Venessa inspired to share story

    Colac breast cancer survivor Venessa Pearce says her journey into remission has been about laughter – something she has experienced this week while attending the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Test in Sydney.

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  • Club welcomes funds for new courts

    Winchelsea netballers will see some much-needed upgrades to their facilities following Surf Coast Shire Council’s endorsement of funding for new netball courts.

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  • Fatality at Pirron Yallock

    A driver died at the scene of a car crash on the Princes Highway at Pirron Yallock yesterday.

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