News

  • SES to the rescue after tree topples

    Colac’s SES brigade responded to a fallen tree at Barongarook palliative care centre Anam Cara House this week.

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  • More dam spills are likely

    West Barwon Reservoir is likely to continue spilling after recording almost two metres of rain this year.

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  • Colac Otway lands Falls Festival in major coup for district

    Falls Festival will have a new location in the Colac district when it returns next summer.

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  • Brae ranks in world’s best

    A Birregurra fine-dining restaurant has once again earned international recognition for its phenomenal culinary experience.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Australia’s climate change response features in today’s letters.

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  • Council complaints increase across Victoria

    Colac Otway Shire Council came under increased scrutiny from the local government watchdog during the past financial year.

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  • Building material shortage

    An Elliminyt building company owner says he can’t see an immediate fix to a national timber shortage that he says is pushing product wait times out to as long as six months.

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  • Alarm helps two escape from fire after lightning

    A fire alarm has helped save two people from a house fire in Colac.

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