News

  • Tradition endures for car lovers

    A regular Sunday drive to Beeac’s pub has been a calendar highlight helping Colac car lovers get through uncertain times.

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  • Doctor shortages under review

    A new “exceptional circumstance” review process will help regional areas fight doctor shortages.

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  • EPA assesses wastewater upgrade plan

    Colac and district residents can comment on Barwon Water’s plans for a multi-million-dollar upgrade to Colac’s sewage treatment plant.

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  • Golden times for Otways

    The hunt for the mysterious golden gumboot was a hit with the kids – and even adults – over the spring school holidays.

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  • Slow spread of virus could avert lockdown

    Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says he believes Colac Otway could avoid a COVID-19 lockdown if the current outbreak remains contained, after the shire recorded no new cases yesterday.

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  • One bailed and one remanded over home invasion

    A Colac man accused of taking part in a violent home invasion and assault has been released on bail.

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  • Birre base for Men’s Shed

    Birregurra tinkerers and motor-minds are celebrating the announcement of their new headquarters.

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  • Low crime earns towns “safe” status

    Property crime in Colac has fallen, new mapping shows, while towns around the city are among the “safest” in the state.  

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