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Talent of local artists shining at exhibition
Some of Colac and district's youngest artists are getting their chance to share their work with the community.
Ban lifted, but ship has sailed
A coastal authority has revoked a controversial ban that prevented a cattle freight company’s vessels from entering the Port of Apollo Bay.
Service offline for mobile capacity upgrade
Telstra mobile services west of Colac will be temporarily affected from today while upgrade works are underway.
Accused avoids conviction for drug trafficking
A Colac woman accused of a series of charges including trafficking methylamphetamine has been sentenced to complete a court order.
Request to extend deadline
The proponent for a $500-million, state-of-the-art Cape Otway Road Australia project says things are “business as usual” - despite awaiting approval for a two-year planning scheme extension.
Birre bus shelter confirmed after feedback
Birregurra bus users will soon have protection from the weather while they wait, with a shelter confirmed for the town.
Hope for crop yields while drought lingers
Cressy district farmers are hopeful that this year’s canola yields will be more promising, ahead of a critical spring season.
Cancer care capacity increases
The team at Colac Area Health’s Frank Minchinton Centre says an expansion has secured the centre’s ability to provide local cancer care.
Illegal firewood bust in Otways
A blackmarket firewood operation has been busted at Bambra.
Colac ready for broad reform
A proposed statewide RSL overhaul could help future-proof groups in Colac and surrounds and boost support for veterans.
Police investigate car fire
Colac Police are appealing for information after a suspicious vehicle fire over the weekend.
Man facing shooting charges denied bail
A Beeac man charged with a non-fatal shooting will remain in custody until he next faces court.
Results back Colac food app
A tool aimed at tackling poor nutrition has turned the chore of buying healthy food into a world of discovery for a group of young people in Colac Otway Shire.
Principal’s whale of a find
A former Colac man has made a huge finding and now has a newly-discovered prehistoric whale species named after him.
Bail denied for accused over fatality
An international driver accused of causing a fatal crash at Simpson has been denied bail and will remain in custody until at least January.
Here to help for complex care
“It’s a safe space to start working on your health.” Colac Salvos and Colac Area Health’s complex care team members have joined forces to deliver a new holistic health initiative at the city’s Salvos community centre.
