News
A lovely finish to 32 fitting years
Reaching some of the most special moments in their lives, generations of women and girls have ventured to Colac’s Murray Street to see Jenny Harty.
DOC SUSPENDED: ‘No remorse’ for Covid breaches
An Elliminyt doctor has been banned from practising medicine for the next five years for issuing hundreds of Covid vaccination exemptions in 2021.
Violence awareness campaign continues
Colac’s fight against domestic violence is expanding into a year-round campaign, following on from the success of the city’s inaugural Walk for Respect.
Ambos response time increases
New data shows Colac Otway paramedic response times to Code One incidents remained steady in the first quarter of 2026 while still falling short of the statewide target.
Early detection saves lives
Colac’s sole visiting cancer specialist Dr Madhu Singh says early detection can help save lives as bowel cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Victoria.
Budget reforms could squeeze rentals
Colac and district real estate agents say the 2026 Federal Budget’s reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax could incentivise property investors to generate future housing supply, but may also increase rental demand within an already stretched market.
Volunteers repair city’s items
Volunteers at the Colac Otway Repair Café are helping the community fix its broken belongings one item at a time, keeping waste out of landfill while creating important community connections.
Former Colac ministerback from US for visit
The Colac Uniting Church has welcomed back some very special international guests.
Fog advice for district drivers
As the days get colder and nighttime and early-morning fogs start to cloud over Colac and district, Colac Highway Patrol Acting Sergeant Jake Andrews says motorists need to slow down and drive to the conditions.
Ideas sought on Surf Coast greening plan
Surf Coast Shire Council is inviting community members to supply feedback on a long-term plan to create greener, cooler streets and public spaces across its townships.
Colac footpath facelift improves safety, look
Footpath renewal works at Colac’s Memorial Square are now underway.
Roadside assistance expands to new app
RACV members can now request emergency roadside assistance directly though the RACV mobile app, a huge boon for motorists the next time they experience a car break down and need roadside assistance.
Telstra works rescheduled
Disruptions to the Telstra network for Pomborneit residents will continue this week, as upgrades to the mobile base station have been rescheduled.
Volunteers back running fest
Behind the scenes of the Great Ocean Road Running Festival’s finish line, a 280-strong volunteer army from 12 different community organisations manned the roadside from Wye River to Apollo Bay.
Bay waiters race for worthy cause
As thousands of runners pushed their bodies to the limit in marathons along one of Australia’s most beautiful stretches of coastline, the fiercest athletic contest seen during the Great Ocean Road Running Festival unfolded across the 200 metres between Apollo Bay’s two pubs.
Cameras locate road issues
Cameras to identify potential road safety issues have been set up across the district.
Otways need fencing aid
BlazeAid is urgently seeking more volunteers to help repair fences on fire-affected properties in the Otways.
Thanking everyday heroes
This week is National Volunteer Week with the theme being, “Your Year to Volunteer”.
Blood supplies dropping, donate now
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is urgently calling on Colac and district residents with A and O blood to roll up their sleeve and donate in the next seven days as blood supplies run low. More donors are needed now to prevent Lifeblood’s stocks falling to critical levels by June and to protect the blood supplies […]
Animal incident hospitalises district man
A man in his 60s has been hospitalised following an animal-related incident in Camperdown.
Dig deep and support appeal
The Colac Evening VIEW Club are lacing up their purple aprons to encourage the local community to give generously to The Smith Family’s Winter Appeal this year.
Paint district orange for SES
Colac’s State Emergency Service is encouraging district residents to wear orange today in recognition of the dedicated volunteers who support the community.
Upgrade keeps Bay’s lights on
Apollo Bay’s back-up power has received a boost with Powercor completing the construction of a permanent quick connection point for generators in the town.
Candidate prioritising region
Torquay’s Hutch Hussein is back in the race for Polwarth, having secured the seat’s Labor party pre-selection well-ahead of November’s state election.
