News

  • State Government pulls forestry laws

    The Victorian Government is back to the drawing board over controversial forestry legislation that would tighten regulations around timber harvesting.

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  • Weekly green waste collection in Corangamite

    Corangamite Shire Council will begin weekly green waste collection from next week and is encouraging locals to start their annual fire clean-ups.

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  • Church restrictions continue

    Colac Catholic priest Father Michael O’Toole says only having 30 people allowed in a church is disappointing news for his parish.

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  • Court backlog leaves cases in the lurch

    Colac and district lawyers say a growing court backlog means it’s taking months longer for victims and offenders to see justice.

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  • Protecting eyes from sun can reduce damage

    A Colac optometrist is encouraging people to protect their eyes from the sun and warning people about incidental sun damage due to lack of eye protection.

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  • Charity convoy grateful for support

    A Crolac truckie is heaping praise on the local business community after receiving scores of donations for a charity auction and trivia event.

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  • Rural round-up

    New farmer wellbeing initiative launched, energy grants available and mentoring program opens.

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  • Surprise tremor rocks locals

    Colac and district homes swayed on Wednesday with the “largest earthquake in Victoria since 1800”. 

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