Colac SES

  • AXE. THE. TAX. Mayors, farmers, firefighters united against new levy

    Eight Western District mayors including from Colac Otway and Corangamite have joined forces against a controversial emergency services tax.

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  • Dedicated volunteers acknowledged today

    Colac SES Unit’s 44 volunteers, along with other district SES volunteers, are being recognised today for Wear Orange Wednesday.

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  • Coalition promises to revoke levy if elected

    The Liberals and Nationals have pledged to scrap Labor’s controversial new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy if elected in November 2026.

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  • Accolades for committed SES

    SES Colac Unit members have received prestigious service medals for their dedication to the community in times of need.

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  • Bustling week for SES crews

    Vehicle crashes including a van flip and “huge” fallen trees have kept Colac’s SES unit busy this week.

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  • Emergency services praised

    “They gave their all yesterday, every single one of them.”

    Colac SES have had their busiest day on record for this year, attending 89 jobs over 26 hours as a result of Wednesday’s storm wreaking havoc across the district.

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  • SES reimbursed by council after rent fee error

    Colac Otway Shire Council will refund the SES about $800 after overcharging the Colac unit for their annual rent for the past five years.

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  • Encouragement to join the SES

    With more than 100 callouts and 20 rescues to start 2024, SES Colac unit controller Steve Tevelein is calling for more community members to put their hand up and join the SES.

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