News
No Crown land camping for region
The State Government is finalising new regulations to allow camping on Crown river frontages, but no Colac Otway rivers are currently under consideration.
Technological upgrade for Colac’s city clock
Colac’s Rotary clubs have modernised the city’s main street clock in celebration of the organisation’s 100-year anniversary in Australia.
Hiccup for race holiday plan
A call to make the Colac Gold Cup a public holiday has received a tepid reception, while laws about timing might have scratched the proposal before it’s out of the gate.
No deal yet for hospital
Colac Area Health is still in discussions to obtain an onsite pathology service after more than two years without one.
Sale yarding rebounds and prices improve
Prices rose slightly overall and the yarding grew at Colac’s weekly cattle market.
Youths’ views wanted in council census
Surf Coast Shire Council has launched its youth census, to improve its understanding of the challenges facing the region’s young people.
High cattle prices to continue
Cattle prices remain at historic highs despite winter weather reducing numbers at recent sales, and a Colac agent says higher prices could be on the way.
Experts explain need for burns
An Otway forest scientist and fire management experts say fuel reduction burns are vital, and have acted to stamp out common misconceptions.