News
Ongoing medication shortages impact city
Colac pharmacists have addressed the impacts that ongoing shortages of medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have had on the community.
New name for discount store
Colac’s Reject Shop is getting a name change in line with a nationwide acquisition of the company.
City digs deep for women facing hardship
The Colac community has once again dug deep and donated more than 330 period products to support women and girls experiencing homelessness, hardship and poverty.
Housing demand driving prices
Demand remains strong for housing at Camperdown, with prices continuing to climb.
Job cuts across departments, sites
Colac-based dairy company Bulla has let more than 30 staff go this week as part of an operational review to overcome economic pressures it says are challenging the business.
Kids fun at inaugural event
Colac’s first Kids Festival will feature Big Bash action, music stars, delicious food, amazing activities and a whole lot of fun and dancing.
Jail time following crime spree
A man who carjacked three vehicles and tried to take another with a gun, and drove at 190 kilometres an hour in a 60kmh zone in Colac has been jailed for at least 40 months.
Plea for girls to stay active
Colac girls have been given a heartfelt plea to continue being active and playing sport this Women’s Health Week.
Celebrating community
Colac has been a hive of activity for Women’s Health Week, with multiple organisations hosting empowering events for women.
Parents turn out for digital safety session
Colac and district parents and carers have learnt how to navigate the online world to ensure the safety of their young people online.
Bakery marks 75 years in the business
Dedicated owners, countless freshly baked goodies, secret recipes, plenty of unexpected guests and a long-standing contribution to the community.
Magistrate convicts Colac drink driver
A Colac man has the next two years to think about his alcohol consumption after he was caught driving at almost three times the legal alcohol limit.
Greening project growing
Nurseries across the region are preparing a total of almost 90,000 plants for an Otways greening project.
Dangers of doing nothing
Colac’s fire chief has urged the community to take fire preparation seriously, after a recent CFA survey revealed a dangerous trend.
New movement benefits teacher
An injury to her shoulder while completing an everyday task shattered Courtney Barrow’s life-long dream of becoming a dancer.
Resident’s contributions reach half a million
Colac Area Health Foundation has received a big boost, with a third generous donation from a Colac resident bringing his total contribution to half a million dollars.
