News

  • Fine dismissed for clean record

    A Colac magistrate has dismissed a man’s fine for driving almost 20 kilometres over the speed limit on the Princes Highway because of his “unblemished criminal record”.

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  • CFA juniors impress, seniors to compete

    Five junior Colac CFA members have impressed at the State Firefighter Championships.

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  • Council swaps carbon credits for local projects

    Colac Otway Shire Council will no longer buy carbon credits to meet its net-zero emissions target, diverting the money towards local environmental initiatives instead.

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  • Father off the roads for drink-drive crash

    A Colac father who was more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit when he crashed with an unrestrained toddler in the front seat has avoided jail.

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  • Fire crews praised during dry season

    With the district still experiencing warm weather in late March, CFA District Six assistant chief fire officer Craig Brittain has reflected on the region’s fire season.

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  • Major not-for-profit program announced for Colac

    Colac and district not-for-profits have banded together to secure a major five-year, $600,000 program for the region’s service groups.

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  • Water restrictions to help Bay storages

    Apollo Bay and surrounds will face stage two water restrictions from April 7, a water authority says.

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  • Community event connecting carers

    An open discussion is coming to Colac to give carers the chance to connect with the community and discover a range of services.

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