News
Blank screen when TV switches
An Otways man fears he will be left with a blank screen when Colac and district switches to digital television next month.
Historian uncovers soldiers’ legacies
Colac’s Shirley Anderson has spent two decades collecting records of Colac’s war veterans.
Timber company out of the woods
A Colac district timber company’s managing director is relieved the business is out of the financial woods.
School accuses MP of breaking promise
The Timboon P-12 School community has accused Polwarth MP Terry Mulder of reneging on a promise to upgrade its facilities.
Plans to make Colac into rock city
A life-long Colac music enthusiast wants to bring “something big” to the city’s live music calendar.
Rotary club inducts youngest member
Colac West Rotary Club has welcomed its youngest member in the club’s history.
CEO has vision for shire’s economy
Colac Otway Shire Council chief Rob Small hopes to create what he calls a “green-collar economy”.
Farmers help bale out flood victims
Colac and district farmers, transport companies and community groups will work together to help flood-affected farmers in the state’s north-west.
Dairy negotiators reverse decision to cut intake
Negotiators for National Foods dairy suppliers have reversed the corporation’s decision to cut its Colac district milk intake.
Helping farmers calculate water requirements
A new online calculator can help Colac district farmers assess their water security.
Support for addicts ending
Services to help Colac’s recovering heroin addicts kick their habit will end within weeks.
One in 10 not ready for digital
One in 10 people are not ready for Colac’s switch to digital television in three weeks.
Family’s mission gathers support
The district community has rallied behind a Colac family that will travel overseas to help their son regain his ability to walk.
Colac woman caught in Geelong bomb scare
A Colac woman was unaware she was caught in a bomb scare in central Geelong yesterday.
Colac security camera cash in State Budget
Money to install security cameras in Colac’s city centre could feature in the State Budget.
Support group helps sufferers breathe easier
A new Colac support group is helping people with respiratory conditions breathe easier.
Charity reaches milestone, aims for another
An annual Timboon charity fundraiser will reach one milestone next week and organisers expect it to eclipse another.
Star employee makes job easier
Colac boss Peter Mahoney says his office manager Vanessa Laity makes life easier.
Internet map leaves hikers stranded
Two women lost near Apollo Bay have proved you can’t always rely on Google maps.
Assessment of family heirlooms
Colac and district people can take their family’s greatest heirlooms to a valuation roadshow on Sunday.
Website helps promote pioneer festival
A new website will help promote an annual Deans Marsh festival.
Barbecue benefits kids with cancer
Buying a sausage or a hamburger at the weekend could make a difference to children with cancer.
Enjoy a blend of food, wine and music
A new autumn menu will complement a Latin jazz group at a Colac district winery on Sunday.
Ready to run for children’s hospital
Colac and district runners are putting in final preparations for tomorrow’s Run for the Kids.
