News

  • Thrilling time at Barongarook

    Colac Motorcycle Club officials say their track tucked away at Barongarook is no longer a hidden gem in the racing community.

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  • Coastal community celebrates Tree Day

    A Landcare facilitator says it’s no coincidence volunteers are returning to the same location for National Tree Day at Apollo Bay this year. 

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  • Cat owners brace for curfew

    Surf Coast cat owners have less than nine weeks left to prepare for a shire-wide 24-hour cat curfew.

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  • Television debut for local dancers

    Budding Colac dancers are putting the finishing touches on their performances ahead of a television appearance later this year.

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  • New rule for boaters on Lake Colac

    Boats must stay at least 100 metres from Lake Colac’s drainage outlet in the north-east corner of the lake.

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  • City deal projects on the agenda

    GORCAPA is working on a revised precinct masterplan for Lorne’s Point Grey redevelopment, while the authority hopes a review for plans to upgrade the Apollo Bay harbour will be complete by November. 

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  • Pokies plan sparks debate

    Colac and district figures have weighed in on whether new $100 betting limits on pokies will change consumer behaviour.

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  • Council approves changes to local laws

    Changes to smoking laws, temporary accommodation rules and nature strip use will soon come into force across Surf Coast Shire Council.

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