Colac & surrounds businesses

13/10/2026

When I was 15, I was staying at a friend's house and was woken by his parents to let me know that someone had broken into my house and assaulted my mother. It was a moment in my life that will stick with me forever, and one that changed me as a person.

Today I was notified that a comedian we had booked at The Bar for a show in November had been recorded making a joke about sexual assault of a minor in one of his shows.

Some may find this type of humour funny. I do not. As someone who has lived through it, as someone who has a young daughter, and generally as a human, I do not condone that sort of "joke".

This show has now been cancelled.

I apologise to those who had purchased tickets.
But I am not comfortable having that sort of mentality in my venue.
There's no place for "jokes" like that in our society.
We can, and must, be better than that.
And I will not give a platform to someone who thinks that's something to make light of.

06/10/2026

Colac Kindness Network’s urgent calls for assistance in finding a new home have increased as the growing charity’s deadline to leave their current premises looms this week.

05/10/2026

I had an opportunity to meet with the Colac Kindness Network Network this week. Volunteers Vicki, Michelle and Ken do a wonderful job filling gaps in Colac’s welfare services. They support vulnerable locals with food and connections. But now they need some help too. They need a new home, and are keen to rent a new space.. If you can help please contact my office on 52315046

05/10/2026

Sushi / sushimi / Nigiri on again tomorrow night
Make sure you book in early to avoid disappointment
$28 per plate
$40 shared platter

25/09/2026

💰BOWLRAISER FOR LET'S TALK COLAC!🎳

This Saturday (25th of September) we are having a Bowlraiser for Let's Talk Colac!

Let's Talk Colac is hosting the Walk the Walk Festival 2026 on Saturday the 3rd of October. It's their annual fundraiser to help to continue their campaign to raise awareness, break mental health stigma and educate the community on how to seek help and start conversations.

$2 from every first game, $1 from every extra game and $1 from every alcoholic beverage sold will be donated to Lets Talk Colac, supporting the Walk the Walk Festival.

Give back to your community by coming in for a roll!🎳

Call us on (03) 5234 1500 to book your lane or visit our website for more info!🎳

23/09/2026

18/09/2026

MIDNIGHT SHOPPING IS BACK!

Please be advised that midnight shopping is back tonight at ASYA Asian Groceries.

From around 1:00 AM until we finish.

Working late or finishing a night shift? Come down and do your shopping with us.

ASYA Asian Groceries supports workers from Minerva, giving those who work late the opportunity to shop after hours.

Come down tonight — we look forward to seeing you!