Events

  • Volunteer support essential to sustain events

    A former mayor is encouraging festival organisers to mentor the next wave of volunteers, with “severe committee burnout” forcing another major Colac district event to scale back.

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  • Fun weekend across district

    Crowds flocked to the Colac Showgrounds on Saturday for the Colac truck and ute show, which had plenty on offer for all ages.

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  • Clearer council policy for community events

    Colac Otway Shire Council is streamlining its events policies, making it easier and clearer for event organisers to get permits.

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  • Carolling along in Colac

    Colac’s Memorial Square was full of Christmas cheer and twinkling lights for the Colac City Band’s 75th annual Carols by Candlelight.

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  • Cash boost for rural festivals

    Colac and district event organisers will see a funding boost after the State Government announced a new $1-million fund to support smaller-scale regional events and festivals.

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  • Country singer hits Colac

    Country musician Venessa Waara will entertain music lovers in Colac this weekend.

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  • Big attraction for car lovers

    Car lovers and restorers will find a wonderland of car parts, memorabilia and more at the first Colac Swap Meet this weekend.

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  • Warrion Flower Show uprooted

    Only war has been able to stop the iconic Warrion Flower Show from blooming in its 120-year history.

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