News

  • Dinosaur leaves its (post)mark

    A toothless dinosaur that roamed Cape Otway about 110 million years ago is set to make a big return – to your mail.

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  • Wound expert visits city

    One of the world’s top wound experts has dropped in to Colac to teach local health professionals a thing or two about wound treatment and care.

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  • Wellbeing boost for students

    “They’re seeing that it makes them better friends, better people and better classmates so they’re on board.”

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  • Spotlight on rare critters

    It’s National Threatened Species Day and Otways conservationists are reminding people to take care when visiting the coast to help protect crucial habitats.

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  • Call to fund ocean centre

    A Colac and district MP has called on the State Government to fund a proposed ocean safety skills centre at Apollo Bay, after a community petition attracted more than 1000 signatures.

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  • Wood season opening for three months

    Colac and district residents have until November 30 to collect firewood, with the spring firewood season opening in September, but people should be aware of the collection rules. 

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  • Millions for hospital equipment

    Colac Area Health has received $2 million in funding for crucial hospital equipment.

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  • Visitor centre returns

    Colac’s Visitor Information Centre is springing back into action, with Colac Otway Shire Council set to reopen the facility’s doors on Friday.

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