News
Ringing in a huge milestone
It there’s one thing you can count on in Colac, it’s that the church bells will ring out at 10.57am every Sunday.
Shire awards have a new date
Colac Otway Shire’s community award winners will receive their accolades at the Colac Kana Festival next year as the council “tries on” on new date for its honours.
Council reserves housing lots
Colac Otway shire Council will go ahead with a public sale process to sell council-owned land in Colac.
Fire restrictions begin for Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire will enter fire restrictions at 1am Monday, meaning this weekend is the last chance for private burnoffs without permits.
Super chopper arrives in Colac
A big, beefed-up water-bombing helicopter has landed in Colac ready to help forest fire crews and volunteer firefighters protect communities over the summer.
$133k penalty for horror fire
An electricity distributor has copped a $130,000 fine over a 2018 bushfire that ravaged the Cobden district, and a regulator has ordered the company to “quadruple” its fire prevention efforts.
Pandemic hits health budgets
Winchelsea and Timboon’s healthcare services reported budget surpluses in the 2020-21 financial year, while Great Ocean Road Health reported a deficit, as health services continue to grapple with pandemic impacts.
Relief after tough period
Colac Secondary College Year 12 dux Kai Broomfield says coming out the other end of a difficult two years has shown him that he will be able to conquer future challenges in his life and career.