News

  • Decades of hospital support

    After almost 130 years of history and about $60,000 in donations in the past two decades, Colac hospital’s auxiliary group has made its last official donation.

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  • Turning over: Council sheds light on long list of job opportunities

    Colac Otway Shire Council’s staff turnover is the highest since 2017, new data shows – with almost one in five permanent staffers switching out.

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  • Tree day success for coastal group

    A coastal landcare group has planted about 900 shrubs, trees and grasses to celebrate National Tree Day.

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  • Port Campbell project inspires discovery

    Colac and district residents took a close-up look at Port Campbell’s coastal environments as part of a pop-up event at the town’s main street last week.

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  • Colac family thrilled with van support

    Colac’s community has raised more than $22,000 to help bring a passionate family a crucial new set of wheels for their son.

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  • Great Ocean Road trail plan seeking residents’ feedback

    A Great Ocean Road trail master plan has reached its final stage and it’s the last chance for coastal residents to have their say.

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  • Fresh voices for Colac airwaves

    Tze Yee Ching and Hwa Yun Chan are raring to go for the launch of their first community radio show this weekend on OCR FM, after spending the past few months training their voices for radio.

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  • Future for community awards at Kana

    Colac Otway Shire’s community awards are locked in with Colac Kana Festival for 2023 and beyond.

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