News
New era but same team
The same friendly faces, the same products and the same quality service from more than 70 years of servicing the region will continue at Swayn and McCabe despite a change in ownership.
Off-farm work for residents hurt by dry times
South-west farmers, farm workers and agricultural business employees impacted by ongoing drought conditions are invited to join a new round of an employment program.
Budget praise, body says more needed
Rural advocacy bodies have welcomed elements of the Federal Government’s 2026-27 budget, despite cuts across areas impacting agriculture.
City shows heart for palliative care
Colac has celebrated National Palliative Care Week with a hearty display in the city’s centre.
Real-time soil data benefits district farmers
Colac and district farmers are encouraged to subscribe to Agriculture Victoria’s Soil Moisture Monitoring Cropping Report e-newsletter.
Shuffled Roos steady late to get past Eagles
South Colac has overcome the absence of three key players to scrape past the Western Eagles.
Soccer body backs city’s hub plans
Football Victoria have thrown their support behind plans for Colac’s first ever soccer hub, describing a draft plan for its development as a crucial investment in the sport’s future and the local community.
Additional funds after fires
Bushfire-affected Colac Otway residents can benefit from almost $40 million in additional recovery measures.
Unique brigade plays vital role
While some CFA crews battle the flames, this quiet district team works tirelessly behind the scenes.
Chance to learn, talk to volunteers
Colac and district residents are invited to connect with local organisations and discover how they can do more good to help others in their community at the Colac Volunteer Expo.
Scouts get in hiking spirit
Scouts from the Second Colac Sea Scout Group have taken part in a worldwide hiking event.
Migratory bird visiting region
The double-banded plover is an exceptional shorebird, known as the only east-to-west migratory wader.
Lend a hand, join fireys
Following an incredibly challenging and devastating fire season, and one that impacted every region of Victoria, it may very well be Your Year to Volunteer and embed yourself in the spirit of CFA.
Illegal tree harvesting costs $60,000
A father and son have been ordered to pay $60,000 in fines for illegally harvesting native tea trees from the Otways and selling them for tens of thousands of dollars.
Investment boosts vaccine program
Colac and district Year 10 students will soon be protected from meningococcal B, thanks to a State Government investment to make the vaccine free from next year.
Young leaders called to join advisory group
Colac and district emerging leaders across Victoria’s agriculture industry are encouraged to join the next term of the Young Farmers Advisory Council.
Dog care plans at Barongarook
A proposed doggy daycare centre in Barongarook could see dogs boarding a daily bus from Grovedale for an excursion filled with running, play and socialisation before heading back home to their owners.
Lorraine thankful for support
For 30 years, Colac's Lorraine Mahoney was the one supporting others through cancer. This year, the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is personal.
Elliminyt site opening soon
The Elliminyt Wetlands project is continuing to take shape, with civil construction complete and final landscaping and community amenities close to delivery.
Federal budget skips regions
Wannon MP Dan Tehan has labelled the Federal Government’s fifth budget as “the budget of broken promises and cuts”.
VIGILANTE: District duo jailed for Beeac shooting
A Colac district man and woman have been sentenced to time in jail for their involvement in a vigilante style shooting at Beeac.
Collaborative rescue training
South-west emergency service crews are continuing to develop their multi-agency critical response for coastal emergencies, with a training day taking place this week.
Outage begins tomorrow
Pomborneit residents should expect Telstra mobile outages from tomorrow as the company upgrades its mobile base station to improve 4G and 5G capacity to the area.
District students step to it
Colac and district students will get active on their morning commute to school this week for National Walk Safely to School Week.
