News
Subdued New Year party
Colac’s Jenny Huang and her family have spent their Lunar New Year with delicious food, traditional activities, and taking time to reflect after a busy year.
Summer school holidays boost businesses
Local businesses and accommodation have enjoyed a successful summer school holidays, with strong levels of tourism over the season, despite setbacks from COVID-19.
Loch Ard Gorge beach impresses list judge
Tourism Australia has listed the beach in fifth place in its ranking of Australia’s top 20 beaches.
Cressy wins big with dog trial
Wild weather, close competition and a great community turnout – Cressy’s iconic dog sheepdog trials had it all this year.
Local event huge for cycling
Cycling champion Nicole Frain says a new women’s cycling event starting in Colac will help close the gap between Australian and European racing.
Colac anglers net wins
Community anglers from near and far have wrapped up the Lake Purrumbete Angling Club’s highly successful twilight competition, with a Colac fisher once again taking out a top prize.
Nursing revamp for historic pub
A Colac aged-care facility is planning a $5-million expansion that would include moving into the city’s oldest surviving hotel buildings.
Fifth candidate nominates for Wannon poll
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled small business owner Amanda Mead as their candidate for the seat of Wannon at this year’s federal election.