News

Health networks bring care closer to home
Colac’s health service says it will work with state health officials to bring in a new network that includes Winchelsea, the Great Ocean Road and Geelong.

Colac kids excited for school to commence
Preps across Colac and district are excited to start “big school” this week.

Dog trials create community
The Cressy Dog Trials stands as more than an opportunity for the skills of top working dogs to be put to the test.

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.

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.

Lake school’s splash of colour
The bright and beautiful new mural at Lake Colac School has touches from multiple creative minds.
Eighty years servicing district
Cororooke and Nalangil fire brigades are celebrating 80 years of continuous service to the district in 2025.
Residents make Starlink swap
Rural residents in Colac Otway Shire are increasingly making the switch to satellite internet over NBN.