News

  • 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.

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  • COVID causes fireworks plan to fizzle

    Lorne’s New Year’s Eve fireworks plans have blown up for the second straight year.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Forrest road back in action

    A major Otways road has reopened after almost three months closed for urgent flood repairs.

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  • Science backs cropping passion

    Wool, wheat, canola, barley, and faba beans; Duverney farmer Justin Alexander tackles a different task each day.

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  • Greens’ drilling motion voted down

    A Greens party bid to stop gas exploration and drilling in the Port Campbell National Park has been voted down.

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