News
Plan could boost land values
The head of Colac’s peak business lobby group expects a rural living plan could boost the district’s property prices.
Call to join health team
Colac and district residents wanting to join the city’s hospital board have just days to apply.
Budding tennis players meet global superstars
Cobden’s Leigh Finlayson was within metres of his tennis idols Roger Federer and Andy Murray during the Australian Open.
Teen’s Christian beliefs inspire a year of service
A Warncoort teenager will move to Melbourne to volunteer with the Salvation Army to “make a difference”.
Rescuers fear ducks will die
Otways wildlife rescuers fear they are sentencing ducks to death if they release them.
Colac Kana Festival brings square to life
Organisers of the Colac Kana Festival say they’re looking forward to the 54th annual event.
Book launch at heritage show
One hundred and fifty years of the Colac and District Pastoral and Agricultural Society will be pressed, bound and for sale this weekend.
Fasionable comeback to racing competition
A Gherang woman will enter the Colac Cup’s fashions on the field, 42 years after she placed in one of the country’s most prestigious fashion events.
Floods exacerbate public housing list
Homeless families are facing growing waiting lists for public housing in the Colac district, with Victoria’s floods set to worsen the situation.
Fire to contest state final
Colac district band The Fire Alive is “pretty psyched” about its next couple of months.
Petrol talk for independents
Colac Otway Shire mayor Brian Crook will request a meeting with two influential federal independents to help cut petrol prices in the city.
Fuel price petition off to parliament
South Dreeite farmer Bill Brown collected his final signature on Colac’s streets yesterday.
Council prescribes a fourth pharmacy
A national discount pharmacy chain hopes to open a store in Colac before the end of the year.
At-risk communities won’t have fire signs
Colac Otway Shire will receive only one new fire danger rating sign, despite having eight of the state’s most high-risk bushfire areas.
Summer warming
Colac has endured its third wettest January on record.
Hunters to face examinations before season
Authorities will train and test duck hunters on their game knowledge in the lead-up to Colac district’s duck hunting season.
Big cat spotted
It was on his way to a romantic dinner that a former Geelong man believes he spotted an infamous big Otways cat.
Sun program appeal
Colac and district children’s centres are less sun smart than the rest of the state.
Resignation forces Corangamite vote
Corangamite Shire residents will vote to replace an outgoing councillor within three months.
Annexe is popular for Colac readers
Colac and district’s library chief says she is “pleasantly surprised” by the popularity of the city’s new library annexe.
Teenager injured after dive from Apollo Bay’s harbour
Authorities have warned people against jumping off Apollo Bay’s pier after a teenager injured herself on a harbour dredge pipe.
Arts centre will reveal tenth theatre season
The launch of Colac’s theatre season will give guests a sneak peek into the city’s upcoming productions.
Patrols catch coast lobster takers
Fisheries authorities say there has been an abnormally high amount of crayfish poaching at Apollo Bay over summer.
Drop-out rate on agenda
Tackling Colac’s high school drop-out rate will be the focus for a new community reference group this month.
