News

  • No code brown for hospital

    Colac Area Health has avoided a State Government-implemented code brown that starts today, but the health service’s chief says the hospital could implement one if necessary to respond to a Colac COVID-19 outbreak.

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  • Touching support for driver

    The Colac district community has united to help raise money for a Colac district woman as she recovers from a serious truck accident.

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  • Police crack down on drugs

    A year into his new role, Colac and district’s detective-in-charge says preventing drug crime is high on the agenda for local investigators.  

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  • Repair work begins on damaged bridge

    Repairs started yesterday on an Otways bridge damaged in a horrific crash last week.

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  • No Bay lobsters for South Korea

    Apollo Bay’s rock lobsters are unlikely to hit South Korean tables any time soon, despite Australia signing a new agreement to export the crayfish to the emerging market.

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  • Lightning causes grass fires

    Colac district fire brigades responded quickly to two grass fires caused by lightning.

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  • Strong interest in annual Corangamite awards

    Corangamite Shire Council has nearly 40 residents and groups to pick from for the shire’s Australia Day honours this year.

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  • Unique group excited for school

    Nine Colac district children who share a special bond are preparing to start secondary school.

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