News

Journey continues in Colac
Flagship European fashion stores, travelling the world, and passion projects at Apollo Bay.

Rural advocates say new budget falls short
Multiple organisations say while the newly-announced federal budget has some positive factors, more could be delivered from a healthcare and rural perspective.

Farmers need drought policy
A Colac and district MP is calling on the State Government to fast-track a drought management policy for farmers suffering in the south-west.

Callout to local youth voices
Organisers are calling out for young people aged 12 to 25 who want to guide youth advocacy in Colac Otway.

Bay’s exposed cable concerns community
A telecommunications authority says it will rebury an exposed communications cable that services Apollo Bay and the coast.

Power outage impacts city
Powercor crews said the cause of an outage that left parts of Colac without power for multiple hours yesterday was unknown.
Date decided for federal election
Colac and district voters will head to the polling booths on May 3 to cast their ballot in the federal election.
Checks on violence offenders
Colac police are continuing to hold family violence perpetrators to account through regular compliance checks, as the city recorded more than one family violence incident per day in the city last year.