News

  • Residents rally against fisheries restructure

    Colac Otway coast and surrounding areas could be without fisheries patrols under new state cuts, residents say.

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  • Both worlds: council debates wetlands and Bluewater funding

    A funding shakeup and a million-dollar grant will allow Colac Otway Shire Council to deliver its Elliminyt Wetlands project and the proposed Bluewater electrification.

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  • Colac flagged for illicit tobacco

    At least five businesses in Colac have been flagged for illegal smokes, vapes and “chop chop”, a report says.

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  • Comedians kick off regional tour

    The Brown Women Comedy troupe is all about diversifying the comedy scene, and bringing laughter and relatability to audience members.

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  • Market thrives despite festival cancellation

    Despite extreme weather conditions and the cancellation of Saturday’s portion of the Gellibrand Blueberry Festival, about 300 people strolled through the annual Gellibrand River Market on Sunday.

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  • Support helps Salvos expand laundry service

    There’s a laundry list of reasons to smile at Colac’s Salvos, including a recent donation.

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  • New pool, big splash for Winch

    Locals flooded Winchelsea’s new $8.9 million pool, which opened free to the community on Saturday.

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  • News in brief: Thoughts on GORCAPA?

    The Colac and district community now has the chance to share feedback with Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority.

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