News
Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.
Collaborative project will share local history
“As I drove into Colac today, I saw the mother’s lake (Lake Corangamite) and the father’s lake (Lake Colac).”
Traditional Custodian Richard Collopy will share his work across traditional landscapes in an exciting new project supported by funding from Creative Victoria’s First Nations Creative Projects Fund.
Coast groups plan council nominee forum
Two coastal community groups plan to invite Colac Otway Shire councillor nominees to Apollo Bay for a forum ahead of October’s election.
Beeac spreads reading magic
Beeac Primary School have helped to spread the joy of reading across the district this Book Week by staging an elaborate book scavenger hunt across Beeac, Warrion, Cressy and Eurack.
Ramp funding welcomed
Colac Primary School’s acting principal Jill Newcombe says the funding boost to build three new ramps at the school will improve accessibility for all students.
Book Week across the schools
Colac South West, Elliminyt and Colac Primary School dressed up for Book Week on Friday, proudly showing off their costumes.
Dog park on council agenda
Colac Otway Shire Council officers are considering applying for more than $200,000 in State Government funding for a dog park at Central Reserve.
Report recommends no lake swim events
Council should not support swimming or water-skiing events on Lake Colac because of “fluctuating” water quality and insurance risks, a report recommends.