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Local coast could be worst-off under drilling

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by Billy Higgins August 18, 2021

South-west Victoria is set to be one of the state’s most impacted regions when onshore gas drilling recommences.

Tags: gas drilling, gas exploration, Port Campbell

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Ian “Squizzy” Taylor can’t wait to relive th

Ian “Squizzy” Taylor can’t wait to relive the glory days of the Irrewarra Cricket Club and bring the next generation along for the ride during 100-year celebrations of the Redbacks.

Club members have been working away behind the scenes for the club’s special night tonight to mark the historic occasion.

Taylor expects over 130 people from far and wide to converge on the Colac Bowling Club as the Redbacks raise the bat.

The Colac Herald is beyond excited for the beginni

The Colac Herald is beyond excited for the beginning of the 2025 Winter sport season!

We look forward to bringing you all the latest local sport news as well as highlights from games throughout the week in the paper and online.

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A nostalgic prime mover project is helping a Colac

A nostalgic prime mover project is helping a Colac-born transport company celebrate 100 years in the business.

Wettenhalls Transport unveiled its Kenworth T909 centenary truck at its Colac depot yesterday morning.

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Colac’s Longest Lunch has brought the community

Colac’s Longest Lunch has brought the community together to raise about $18,000 for local healthcare.

Colac Area Health Foundation’s Ami Hillege said the event was a chance to raise important awareness and funds for a local wellbeing centre.

$3-MILLION PAVILION PROMISE Elliminyt Recreation

$3-MILLION PAVILION PROMISE

Elliminyt Recreation Reserve has received a $3.3-million federal election pledge.

Wannon MP Dan Tehan said a re-elected Liberal government would commit to investing in the redevelopment of the reserve's pavilion, which has had long-running structural issues.

It's the first funding commitment for Colac Otway Shire, with community groups welcoming the pledge and the shire's mayor calling for more federal attention for local projects.

KANA FESTIVAL 2025 Colac's Kana Festival celebrat

KANA FESTIVAL 2025

Colac's Kana Festival celebrated its 65th year of the iconic city event on Saturday, with attendees pulling on their cowboy boots and hats for the country fair theme.

The Colac Herald stopped by the action to capture everyone in the country get up.

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