News

  • Illnesses causing closures

    The winter wave of flu and illness has hit Colac Otway Shire Council, with the organisation closing its customer service centre last week.

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  • One festival objector

    Plans for a prospective multi-day music festival close to Colac Otway Shire have received at least one objection, with the ball now in the organiser’s court to provide more information to authorities.

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  • Emotional connection vital for photographer

    Photographer Fabiana Guerreiro says she has enjoyed capturing the world through a lens for more than 13 years.

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  • Spotlight on Otway study

    The Federal Government has released its 2021 State of the Environment report, and an Otways study is under the spotlight.

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  • Online petition close to target

    A viral petition to stop a bat “nudging” program at Colac Botanic Gardens has almost reached its 5000-signature goal.

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  • Quiet winter market for Colac

    A yarding just shy of 90 cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyards.

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  • FMD threat to agricultural industry

    Colac district farmers and agents are calling on the Federal Government to educate and amp up biosecurity measures in a bid to keep foot-and-mouth disease at bay.

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  • Warm and wet weather ahead

    Colac and district residents can expect the region to receive average or above average rain for the coming three months.

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