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Officer will miss talented teens
Talented and diverse is how Colac Youth Health Hub’s departing youth engagement officer Scarlet Cridland describes Colac Otway Shire’s young people.
Lent an internal journey
While the COVID-19 lockdown impacted traditional celebrations of Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday this week, Colac’s Catholic priest has encouraged people to personally reflect on the meaning of Lent.
Welcome return for fire team
Colac’s fire Incident Control Centre was a hive of activity during Otways burnoffs this week, after being almost empty during planned burns last year.
Millions flowing for road works
Upgrades worth $3 million to improve Apollo Bay roads are due to finish by mid-year.
Gas work disruption
Upgrades to Colac’s gas mains have continued this week, causing road closures.
It’s desperate: Colac worker shortages worsening since pandemic
Businesses, recruiters and community leaders agree – a workers shortage is hurting Colac trade, and has worsened during the COVID-19 situation.
Church ceases auction
Winchelsea’s Uniting Church Annual Auction committee has discontinued the event, just shy of its 50th year.
Chopper heads back to Canada after quiet summer
Colac’s main firefighting helicopter has finished its bushfire season after a wet and mild summer saw little fire action.
Heat and wind will push up risks of a fire
The Colac district could face its highest bushfire danger of the summer today, with warm weather and northerly winds.
Traders relieved to end lockdown
Colac accommodation and hospitality providers are breathing a sigh of relief after Victoria’s lockdown ended this week.
Surf Coast’s vote split on council code
Surf Coast Shire Council has adopted a new code of conduct in the nick of time, despite scathing criticism of the document from a minority of councillors.
Abbatoir offering dozens of jobs
Colac’s abattoir says it has more than 30 positions available, and is looking for locals to fill them.
Scammers posing as police
Camperdown police are investigating a series of phone scams that pretend to be police.
Jailed driver fined
A Colac man already imprisoned will have to pay $3000 for driving offences.
Corangamite launches TV marketing campaign
Corangamite Shire Council has taken to the airwaves to promote its tourist attractions to potential visitors.
Cobden kinder work on track
Cobden’s kindergarten upgrade is on track to finish by May in a huge boost for local families.
