News

  • Bell sounds an end for school stalwarts

    After enjoying each and every day working at Colac Primary School, Jill Newcombe and Lorraine Rodger are set to retire at the end of the school term.

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  • Vivacious Val to hit 100

    “It’s wonderful, I wake up each day and I’m still here.”

    Apollo Bay local Val Flitton’s love for life, passion within the community and active lifestyle will help her reach her 100th birthday tomorrow.

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  • Inclusivity honoured with award

    Colac Area Health’s advanced developmental paediatric practitioner Jessica McCarthy has earned a diversity and inclusion award.

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  • Bustling week for SES crews

    Vehicle crashes including a van flip and “huge” fallen trees have kept Colac’s SES unit busy this week.

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  • Appeal for BWS damage

    Colac Criminal Investigations Unit detectives are calling on the community for information following damage to a Colac liquor store door.

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  • Colac rail riders must reserve

    V-Line will trial reservation-only seating for Colac’s rail line services during summer to give passengers more certainty over seat availability.

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  • Fireys action won’t impact safety

    A state department says industrial action by green-shirt firefighters, including those in the Otways, will not compromise safety.

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  • QUARRY WORRY: Report’s recommendation backs residents’ concern

    A Colac district quarry should update studies about traffic, groundwater, and skinks before it can receive state approval to mine rock at a new site, a report says.

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