News

  • Basin drilling’s green light

    An international petroleum giant’s application to drill six exploratory wells in the Otway Basin has been approved.

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  • Dig deep for dignity drive

    Colac and district residents are being encouraged to give generously once again and support females experiencing poverty this March. 

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  • Double disruption on train line

    There have been two disruptions to Colac’s train line in the past week, with a state-wide VLine outage and a service terminated after it struck a bicycle that was left on the tracks.

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  • Well-deserved apprentice award

    A Colac apprentice has been acknowledged for his dedication to his studies. 

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  • Let them eat cake for a good cause

    Kana Festival really will take the cake in 2025, with six brave individuals ready to potentially enjoy a sponge to the face all in the name of fundraising.

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  • POLICE PLEA: Appeal for extra caution over long weekend

    Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle is calling on motorists to drive safely this bumper long weekend, in the hopes of avoiding another district tragedy.

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  • Five decades serving district

    “To be in a service that’s turning 50, it’s a sense of pride.”

    SES Colac Unit members marked the special milestone of VICSES contributing 50 years of service to the state on Wednesday.

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  • Concreter caught carrying cannabis

    A Colac district concreter caught carrying a traffickable amount of cannabis has avoided a criminal record.

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