News
New bridge arriving at creek
Colac Otway Shire Council is set to install a new Barongarook Creek pedestrian bridge today.
Testing scaled back
Colac Area Health has wound back its COVID-19 testing and vaccination hours in response to low attendees and attempts to manage staff shortages across the organisation.
Bank card use investigated
Police are appealing for help after an unknown man used a lost bank card to go on a shopping spree in Colac.
Ute stolen from farm
Brazen offenders have hiked up a driveway to steal a farm ute in broad daylight at Pirron Yallock.
Road surface finished
The Lavers Hill-Cobden Road is back to 100kmh following a $3.9-million upgrade to 3.7 kilometres of the key freight route.
Pub sells for $5.5 million
“Furious demand” for coastal pubs has led Wye River’s iconic pub property to sell for more than $5.5 million, agents say, with a sad farewell for its owners.
A new era beginning for popular nursery
It’s the end of an era for Multiflora Nursery, but a bright future lies ahead for the Colac business.
Sporting bids: Commonweath Games in Colac region’s sights
Colac Otway, Corangamite, and Surf Coast Shire councils are looking to bring the 2026 Commonwealth Games teams to the region in a move that could boost tourism and business.