News
Surge in district dialysis treatment
CHARMAINE Robbins is one of a growing number of Colac district people who need dialysis to keep their kidneys working.
Buchanan wants mayor’s job
COLAC Otway Shire councillor Frank Buchanan will put his hand up for the top job at this month’s mayoral election.
Wet November but spring drier overall
COLAC had a wetter-than-average November but a dry September meant the city had a dry spring.
No hurry for extra car parks in Colac
COLAC’S leaders say they can address car-parking concerns but will not “rush in” to demolish the former Civic Home Hardware building for car spaces.
Power cuts anger Apollo Bay businesses
APOLLO Bay business owners are sizzling because they might have to close for an entire day next week due to electrical work.
Funding cuts threaten lives and logging
COLAC Otway Shire Council will lead a protest against road funding cuts it claims will affect logging access and risk lives in the district.
Cash cuts dry up catchment group’s work
FUNDING cuts worth $1 million have forced Colac and district’s leading environmental agency to reduce programs in the region.
Cancer survivors urged to accept support
A COLAC life-after-cancer workshop has encouraged people in recovery to accept help from family, friends and support groups.