News
Key tick for point project
Surf Coast Shire Council has agreed to a critical land transfer at Lorne’s Point Grey precinct and will allow the State Government to submit a new planning permit for a $10-million redevelopment of the site.
Boost for kindergarten kids
A host of Colac and district kindergartens have received boosts from a round of state funding.
Letters to the editor
Vaccines, climate change, Australia Day and more feature in today’s letters.
Confusion clouds travel return as vax targets approach
A Colac travel agent wants more clarity around travel rules as Australia nears its COVID-19 vaccination targets.
COVID causes fireworks plan to fizzle
Lorne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks plans have blown up for the second straight year.
Vax milestone eases restrictions
An easing of COVID-19 restrictions from this week will see more people at the pub and gym, visitors allowed at homes and school students back onsite full-time.
Wacky weather figures
While some Colac and district residents might have been shivering in bed trying to stay warm on Saturday morning, Colac’s closest automatic weather station recorded a temperature of almost 40 degrees.
Serial killer fascinates Colac-raised academic
From Aussie rules football to serial killer Ted Bundy, sociology professor Bernard East has tackled some diverse topics since his childhood in Colac.