News
Newspaper issue after trader ends
A newspaper vendor at Apollo Bay says the store should be able to meet new demand following the closure of the town’s main retailer.
Well-resourced, but no 24-7 plans: police
Victoria Police says Colac is “well-resourced” for officers, but has ruled out re-opening the city’s station counter 24 hours a day.
Hay help is coming to district
A charity group will deliver donated hay to farms in Colac Otway and Corangamite next month and in months following.
Must find feed: drought crisis is ongoing
Last week’s downpour has not alleviated the crisis facing primary producers, farmers say, while a hay drive has announced it will visit Camperdown.
All-abilities choir is ready to shine
After a successful concert last year, the Find Your Light all-abilities choir group is thrilled to be back for an eight-week musical journey.
More grant chances
A grant scheme that helped Forrest’s fire crew secure a new vehicle has reopened, with Colac and district emergency services encouraged to apply.
PATROLS UP: Colac police targeting “alarming” drink-driving rise
Colac Highway Patrol has labelled the weekend of wet and wintry weather a “blessing”, with little-to-no incidents across the long weekend.
Filipino flag flies high in Colac
Colac’s Filipino community has raised its national flag on the shire’s community flagpole in commemoration of Philippines Independence Day.
