News
Refugee support
Colac and District Rural Australians for Refugees members have poured more than 200 volunteer hours into a home that is ready and waiting to welcome a family from Africa.
Young photographers showcase creativity
Creative young Colac district people have taken on the challenge to capture the threads that bind the community together in a youth photography competition.
Shearing time at Fairview Polwarths
Fairview Polwarths’ Greg Potter has been in the thick of shearing season, with 1800 lambs and ewes meeting the clippers over five days.
Locals feature in gift guide
Colac district businesses are set to benefit this festive season from the Victorian government launching a Christmas gift ideas list, helping communities to buy and support local.
Spate of car thefts reported
Colac district residents have taken to social media to warn other community members of a spate of car thefts on the weekend.
Call for residents to use bus service
The annual summer bus service from Colac to Lorne will begin on Friday and local bus campaigner Juliet Beatty says it’s up to the public to prove the bus is needed all year round.
Bulla gains approval for expansion plans
Dairy manufacturer Bulla has reaffirmed its commitment to Colac, while gaining council approval for an expansion of its Forest Street site.
Petition supports retaining services
More than 700 people have signed a petition calling on the Colac Otway Shire Council to maintain its current aged and disability services.