Articles tagged: Christmas
Lake Colac concert will be biggest yet
Colac’s Christmas by the Lake is returning for 2025 and organisers say it is shaping up to be bigger than ever.
Towns swell for holiday season
Coastal police officers say despite an increase in visitors to the towns over the holiday period, it’s been all quiet on the crime front.
Crashes avoid the worst
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Paul Barker says crashes during the Christmas and New Year period could have been “a hell of a lot worse”.
STAY SAFE: Celebrate safely and arrive alive
They’re our rescuers, responders, healers and volunteer helpers—and they’re all the more reason to take care this Christmas.
Community joins for brilliant $20K fundraiser
Colac and district’s community has dug deep at this year’s Christmas by the Lake event, raising about $20,000 for Colac Area Health Foundation.
Christmas display grows wings
Talented Trinity College Colac students have added an angelic touch to an ever-growing Murray Street Christmas window display.
Club’s Christmas appeal returns
Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club’s toy appeal is back to spread Christmas cheer this year.
Charity drive supports women
Colac and district community members are being encouraged to dig deep in the lead up to Christmas and donate a bag filled with essentials for women doing it tough.
Appeal spreads Christmas joy
Colac and district communities are coming together to support people in need this festive season.
Truck-load of toys and joy
A social group of bikies will put a smile on the faces of kids across the Colac district on Christmas Day after collecting $5000 worth of toys.
Baking tradition brings festive joy
Christmas baking is always a merry pastime, so it’s something Mercy Place activity assistant Barbara Moloney loves getting the residents involved in.
End of year celebrations
Winifred Nance Kinder kids have kept busy in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Jingle all the way with Apollo Bay
As the big day draws closer, Apollo Bay is set to fill the air with Christmas magic at its Jingle in the Bay event.
Churches open arms to the community
The Colac district’s churches are looking forward to welcoming the community for their various Christmas events and services.
Gifts galore gathered for appeal
Colac and district families have opened their hearts this festive season, with the Little Ray of Giving Christmas gift appeal wrapping up last week.
Locals feature in gift guide
Colac district businesses are set to benefit this festive season from the Victorian government launching a Christmas gift ideas list, helping communities to buy and support local.
