News

  • Jobless figures topple in Colac

    Colac’s unemployment rate is almost at pre-pandemic levels, having continued to drop since June 2021, as surrounding regions also mark declines in unemployment.

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  • Fire captain’s service praised

    When Apollo Bay stalwart Dave Howell first took up with his local fire brigade, Paul Keating had just taken office and there were about 30 websites on the internet.

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  • Omicron booster in limited supply

    There is sparing availability of the Moderna bivalent vaccine in Colac, as health authorities warn of a new wave and variant of COVID-19.

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  • Leading a connected school

    Student mental health, bringing year levels closer together and connecting with the wider community are at the top of the priority list for Colac Secondary College’s new captains.

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  • Young docs want coast work

    Great Ocean Road Health’s GP registrar applications for next year have hit record numbers, despite GP shortages across Victoria, particularly in regional areas.

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  • Authorities warn of nearby ulcer cases

    Colac residents should remain vigilant as Buruli ulcer cases continue to grow in the Geelong region.

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  • New furniture for Lorne pavilion

    Surf Coast Shire Council will lend up to $50,000 to Lorne’s Stribling Reserve to buy seats and tables for the reserve’s new pavilion, allowing it to host large functions like weddings.

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  • Plans to expand Camperdown industrial area

    A 45-hectare site north of Camperdown will transform into a business park under a plan to expand the town’s industrial land.

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