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Gas explosion at campsite
A gas bottle explosion at an Otway campground has prompted fire authorities to urge the Colac community to be careful when cooking this summer.
Patrols to extend for weekend
Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving Club is looking to set up patrols on an unmanned beach following the club’s busiest day for rescues this summer.
National day’s change of date
We might associate Australia Day with hot weather, being in the middle of summer. But Colac has previously celebrated Australia Day in the depths of winter.
Violin virtuoso visits for vibrant Colac show
A visit to the Great Ocean Road more than a decade ago convinced internationally renowned violinist and band leader Roy Theaker to move to Australia.
A solemn occasion marks anniversary
Community members can gather in memory of the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires at a community event to mark the fires’ 40th anniversary.
Riders rally for young Henry
“That just brings so many positive thoughts into his mind, knowing everyone is doing it for him.”
From Blue Church to Outback rally
Pirron Yallock’s Pastafarian Pirates are already preparing to travel thousands of kilometres and raise thousands for the Cancer Council.
Letters to the editor
The date of Australia Day comes under debate this week.