News

  • Dirty boots pose risk to bush

    Vegetation disease dieback is causing a significant threat to the Otways, but an environment authority is encouraging people to play their part to reduce the risk of the disease.

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  • First-hand lesson for first-years

    Deakin University students have immersed themselves in Colac’s medical scene and experienced what the Colac district community has to offer.

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  • Bold beads and jewellery

    Colac and district kids wrapped up their school holidays on Friday with a CrossXpollinatioN bead making workshop, hosted by featuring artist Ange Jeffery.

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  • Fuel price pain for taxi firm

    Colac’s taxi service has absorbed the expense of rising fuel costs, but says it is unsure how much longer it can sustain the rising prices.

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  • Lifelong passion for exploration

    “It’s been very sustaining, it’s given us a lot to look at, talk about and make, it’s been fantastic and it’s had a life of its own.”

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  • Colac bank branch will close doors for good

    A Colac bank branch will shut up shop permanently, amid a swathe a closures across the country.

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  • Census data reveals Bay’s health burden

    Apollo Bay’s population is growing, getting older, and dealing with high levels of asthma, arthritis and cancer.

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  • Impressive interest in jerseys

    The legacy of legendary Colac district dairy cattle stud Cairnbrae Jerseys has spread across the country, with buyers across the mainland bidding high prices to invest in Cairnbrae cows.

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