News

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Ute stolen from farm

    Brazen offenders have hiked up a driveway to steal a farm ute in broad daylight at Pirron Yallock.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Vote tally to finalise very soon

    Wannon voters can expect an official election result within days, as the Australian Electoral Commission’s postal vote deadline ends today.

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