News

  • Fire leader’s Aus service medal honour

    A former Colac-based fire leader has been honoured for his decades of commitment to the Australian fire service.

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  • District farmers make history at dairy week

    “It was something that I’ve been working towards and dreaming of probably for the last 10 or 15 years.”

    Simpson district farmers have made history at International Dairy Week.

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  • Eighty years servicing district

    Cororooke and Nalangil fire brigades are celebrating 80 years of continuous service to the district in 2025.

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  • Lake school’s splash of colour

    The bright and beautiful new mural at Lake Colac School has touches from multiple creative minds.

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  • Residents make Starlink swap

    Rural residents in Colac Otway Shire are increasingly making the switch to satellite internet over NBN.

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  • Mick’s long walk supporting mental health

    LET’S TALK Colac ambassador Mick O’Connor has walked a spectacular 180 kilometres to raise important funds and awareness for mental health.

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  • Family excited for citizenship

    After eight years living in Australia, Colac’s De Silva family has officially become fully-fledged Aussies.

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  • WEAPON WARNING: More weapons possession in Colac Otway

    A Colac magistrate has warned people who carry weapons that they could face jail time, following an increase in offences across the city and statewide.

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