News
Walking back in time at Beech Forest
History enthusiasts and visitors will be able to take self-guided history tours of Beech Forest, with the launch of a new trail.
Boost for community causes
South West Community Foundation’s Colac Sub Fund has celebrated community grant recipients who help provide positive contributions to the community.
Export sharing summit story
From Colac to the top of Everest and back again – Luke Rollnik has returned to his home town to share his inspiring story and the hard work he has put in behind the scenes.
Wetland resort work starts
Road works to pave the way for a controversial eco-stay lodge in Princetown’s wetlands area will start today and continue for three months.
Cancellations frustrate motel
A Colac motel has had 78 booking cancellations within the space of a week after the introduction of a new public holiday and the cancellation of a music festival.
Young firefighter’s towering tribute
Just days after climbing 28 floors of a hotel while wearing 25 kilograms of gear for the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb, Colac’s Aidan Barnhart is already training for next year’s event.
Calls for Bay Christmas crew
Powercor says it will assign full-time staff out of Colac to the Apollo Bay area, while a Bay business owner wants boots on the ground during the coastal town’s busiest period.