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Grants program can make a difference
Smiles and laughter from children at Winchelsea Playgroup are proof that Surf Coast Shire Council’s quick response grants program can make a big difference for community organisations.

Satisfaction levels steady in Surf Coast shire
Surf Coast Shire Council has received the same overall performance score as last year for its latest community satisfaction survey.

Barwon health network begins
Victoria’s new local health service networks commenced yesterday, with Colac Area Health now part of the Barwon network.

Professor blows 0.23 reading
A university professor who was caught recklessly driving at more than four times the legal blood-alcohol limit has been fined more than $2000 and lost his licence for two years and three months.

Colac drink driver fined, two years off the road
A Colac woman who was caught driving at more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit won’t be able to drive her new Land Rover for more than two years.

Police identify fatality victim
The identity of a woman who died in a fatal quad bike rollover at Peterborough has been revealed.

Dairy season opens, prices updated
Dairy processors have continued to raise their milk prices up until the last minute, with the 2025-26 season now underway.

Council seeking new manager of COPACC
Colac Otway Shire Council will seek private operators for the Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre to improve its financial viability. The council endorsed the release of an expression of interest process for the lease of COPACC at the June council meeting. The potential lease will include the auditorium, cinema, meeting rooms, civic hall, […]