Articles tagged: colac
Fuel loads sparking concerns
Community members have raised concerns about unkept grass across Colac and district properties after recent rain has increased fuel loads.
Chasing auroras pays off
Colac photographer Jeff Cullen has taken out a top spot in this year’s 2025 Northern Lights Photography competition with a stunning aurora photo taken on the Great Ocean Road.
Campaign drives safety
Two multicultural Colac residents have helped pave a new way to remind the community to drive safely.
Bikie bought chemicals in bid to leave gang
A Colac man was in hiding from an illegal motorcycle gang when the group found him and allegedly forced him to buy chemicals to manufacture drugs, a court has heard.
Crews respond to fallen horse rider
Colac and district emergency service crews have worked together to assist a fallen injured horse rider in the Otways.
Plenty of fun at twilight fair
The countdown is on for the Anglican Parish of Colac’s Twilight Fair, an event that promises a wide display of goodies and festive fun.
Yarram mill shutting, Colac consolidating
Colac’s biggest sawmill will consolidate production across its remaining four sites including Colac, following the closure of the softwood producer’s Gippsland-based sawmill.
Colac treadmill rescue
Colac SES unit controller Steve Tevelein says the unit has been paged to a series of unusual incidents in recent months, following an incident with a treadmill on the weekend.
RELOCATION?: Colac band officials suggest shift for city’s carols
This year’s Carols by Candlelight could be the last event held in Colac’s Memorial Square, with Colac City Band officials floating the idea of a potential move to the Colac Showgrounds.
Sondra makes Melbourne Cup mark
As Colac’s Sondra Tillack continues to follow her passion for fashion, she never expected to receive an honour at one of Australia’s biggest racing days of the year.
Colac man returns to court in January
A Colac man will remain behind bars until at least January while he awaits his next hearing date for his involvement in an alleged ketamine drug ring in south-west Victoria.
Fun outing for town and farm
Thrilling rides, riotous wrestling, mad motorsport action and hundreds of colourful creations have wowed the crowd at this year’s Colac Show.
E-bike rider hospitalised
A man has been hospitalised following an e-bike crash at a Colac roundabout.
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.
Victim describes violent incident in Colac
Footage captures the moment that a man attacked a vehicle in Colac using the victim’s own hammer.
Region’s storages almost full
Colac Otway’s water storage levels are at almost full capacity, with welcome rain continuing across the region.
Colac Scout’s top honour
Colac’s Peter Gavens has received the highest honour a Scout can earn.
Tennis showcase coming to town
Colac district tennis players will get the chance to come face-to-face with tennis royalty and the Australian Open trophies at an upcoming roadshow.
Truck driver cutting it a little bit too fine
Spare a thought for the council workers.
Colac painter nominated for award
A Colac apprentice has been nominated for a state accolade.
Rain needed to boost hay yields
Colac and district farmers are banking on more spring rain to ensure a productive hay harvest season, following a late start to grass growth.
Colac’s ice cream features in China
Colac-based Bulla Dairy Foods has made its mark on an international audience, officially launching as one of 13 brands featuring on the front page of a Chinese grocery home delivery app.
MILLIONS: Report reveals cost of priority paths
Almost 15 kilometres of new footpaths in Colac and Apollo Bay would cost more than $7 million, a Colac Otway Shire Council review says.
Phone to provide solace
A new Wind Phone in Colac will be the first of its kind in Victoria and provide a space of solitude for bereaved residents.
