News

  • Shire environment in spotlight

    Vegetation virtuosos, a crucial council strategy, and a chance to have a say on the Colac Otway’s approach to the environment over the next 10 years.

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  • Nature captivates self-taught artist

    Winchelsea’s Veronica McDonald’s watercolour creations inspire wonder, curiosity, and a connection to land.

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  • Weaner calf prices impress at market

    Colac Regional Saleyards’ store cattle sale and weekly fat sale impressed livestock agents and have maintained strong prices across the board.

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  • Opening milk prices continue high trend

    Strong milk prices continue as dairy giants Bulla and Saputo announce their opening prices for the season.

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  • Bruce Street vote kept secret

    Colac Otway Shire Council will release its decision about selling council-owned land in Colac soon, but a push to reveal more details has failed to find councillor support.

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  • Tasty charity morning

    Gellibrand River community members have raised more than $1000 for the Cancer Council.

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  • Teacher shortages hit Colac schools

    Colac district schools are bearing the brunt of an influx in staff and student illnesses, with absences and a lack of access to relief teachers causing schools to reshuffle staff to cover classes, taking them away from their main roles.

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  • Children’s flu immunisation statistics plummet

    Flu immunisation rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent among young Colac Otway children, as health authorities urge parents and carers to book their children’s flu vaccine.

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