Articles tagged: Colac SES
Emergency callout to free finger
Colac SES crews attended an unconventional rescue this week.
Crews clear fallen trees in quieter storm season
Colac SES has been navigating the storm season, with fallen trees keeping crews active across the region.
Wind gusts near 100kmh, topple district trees
Wild weather lashed the Colac district over the weekend, with SES volunteers clearing fallen trees that blocked their paths as they headed into the Otways for callouts.
Test prepares crews for water incidents
Colac and district SES crews have made a splash for safety this week, and are ready to tackle water rescues including flood incidents.
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.
Dedicated volunteers acknowledged today
Colac SES Unit’s 44 volunteers, along with other district SES volunteers, are being recognised today for Wear Orange Wednesday.
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.
Accolades for committed SES
SES Colac Unit members have received prestigious service medals for their dedication to the community in times of need.
Bustling week for SES crews
Vehicle crashes including a van flip and “huge” fallen trees have kept Colac’s SES unit busy this week.
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.
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.
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.
Truck and ute show raises $25K
The second annual Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show proved to be a roaring success for local emergency service groups, revheads and visitors alike.
Services battle heat, wind
More than 80 firefighters battled a 100-hectare blaze north of Cressy, which forced the closure of the Colac-Ballarat Road on Wednesday night.
Local SES volunteers assisting with floods
Colac SES volunteers have wasted no time in travelling further afield to assist with flood efforts in Victoria and Queensland.
Warnings follow wild Christmas weather
Colac SES unit controller Steve Tevelein is warning people not to camp or sit under trees or near rivers this weekend, after days of damaging wild weather.
Rapid response to two-car crash
It was a fast response from Colac’s SES crew to a car crash after volunteers came across the incident seconds after it happened.
Storm topples trees in busy day for SES
A 122-year-old pink flowering gum has fallen victims to wind storms sweeping Colac and district at the weekend.
Motorist crashes into downed tree
A man escaped without serious injuries after his car struck a fallen tree between Colac and Carlisle River.
Governor-General thanks Colac SES volunteers
Australia’s Governor-General David Hurley has met with Colac SES volunteers to thank them for their service.
Risky decisions in floods
Colac’s SES crews had a jam-packed Good Friday with tin rattling in the morning and attending flood callouts in the afternoon.
Have a truckin’ good time at ute show
Colac Fire Brigade and SES volunteers are gearing up for an action-packed day at the Colac Showgrounds tomorrow for their inaugural truck and ute show.
Inaugural show rolls into Colac
A new truck and ute show will roll into Colac’s showgrounds next weekend all in support of Colac’s emergency service volunteers.
Cyclist rescued at Forrest
Colac SES and Ambulance crews have rescued an injured mountain bike rider at Forrest after an incident at a school excursion.
