Articles tagged: Business
Agent hopeful for new angles
Colac’s biggest empty commercial site is back on the market, but hope remains for a new party to take on the site.
Nominate now for Corangamite business awards
The 2026 Corangamite Business Awards are now open for nominations.
Visitors flock to Colac Otway region for huge weekend
Colac has become a hive of activity as the district played host to a series of major events in the busiest weekend of the year.
City rolls out welcome wagon
Basketball families looking for somewhere to eat, drink, or pass the time between games during this weekend’s the Bulla Colac Classic Basketball Tournament will find no shortage of options as local businesses extend their trading hours for a second week running.
Gellibrand businesses welcoming visitors to region
Gellibrand business owners have reminded community members and visitors that they are ready to welcome customers, as operations return to normal following the Otways bushfires.
New owner of Colac Chiropractic, same quality service
Colac Chiropractic has a new friendly face, with strong ties to the community and a pledge to continue delivering the same reliable service.
Basketballers to boost Colac businesses
Courtside crowds are expected to bring a major boost to Colac businesses as restaurants and retailers extend their trading hours to support an anticipated influx of junior basketballers.
Apollo Bay businesses open for business after ‘abysmal’ summer
A cascade of fires, floods and health scares has hollowed out visitor numbers along the Great Ocean Road, delivering a heavy blow to Apollo Bay businesses during what should have been weeks of peak summer trading.
Gates to popular lane reopen
Colac’s popular thoroughfare between Johnstones Lane and Murray Street has reopened for foot traffic.
Colac taxi service entering new era
A prominent Colac taxi business will remain on the road following an offer from a Geelong-based buyer.
Negotiations continue over commercial site
Colac’s biggest empty business building is now under contract, but it will be next year before any details are revealed.
Students’ business solutions
A group of Trinity College Year 10 students have tried their hand at problem solving real-life business problems for Colac district companies.
Trio retire from finance chapter
Three stalwarts are calling time on their enduring careers at Findex.
Award finalists revealed
A Timboon brewery, a Cobden veterinary clinic and Camperdown’s courthouse are among 15 Corangamite Business Award finalists.
Colac Classic boosting trade
With Colac playing host to the Bulla Colac Classic across two weekends, crowds of people have been looking for things to do in their downtime.
Basketballers good for business
With thousands of people converging on Colac for two big weekends of basketball, the Colac Herald got in touch with local businesses to learn how they were welcoming the wave of visitors.
Good chance for business to boom
Business could be booming across Colac these next two weekends, with the city set to host back-to-back junior basketball tournaments.
Beginner business bootcamp
Budding businesspeople across Corangamite Shire can get a head start at an upcoming Camperdown bootcamp.
Businesses supporting 40-km zone extension
Community member Joy Middleton has called for the Colac Otway Shire’s new speed limit introductions in Colac’s CBD to be extended an extra block.
Business, jobs, Year 12 for ambitious sisters
Seventeen-year-old twins Isabella and Matilda Mason have a busy year ahead of them, starting Year 12 this week, working two jobs and now owning their own business – but they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Mates turn passion for cars into business
A love of cars and all things automotive has led two Colac mates to open their own quality garage – Colac Auto Care.
Female business leaders unite
An idea to co-promote and celebrate the strength of female leaders in the Otways has blossomed into a support network where women can share their experiences and build business momentum.
Baker’s recipe for success
The nation’s best store-bought Anzac Biscuits come from Colac district’s own Irrewarra Sourdough, a taste test has revealed.
Grand plans to transform Colac’s eastern entrance
A proposed retail development at Colac’s eastern entrance could be transformative for the area, although the developers are yet to seek Colac Otway Shire Council’s approval.
