News

  • Voters eager to get in early

    Early voting for the 2022 Victorian state election has begun, with Colac and district residents lined up at the door on Monday morning.

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  • Funding promise for Otway landcare network

    Labor has promised another $50,000 community organisation boost for the Southern Otway Landcare Network, as the state draws closer to election day.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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