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Fire helicopter on call to fight Otways fires

FIREFIGHTING: Todd McMahon said the Bell 214B1 was ready to help forest fire crews and volunteer firefighters this summer.

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by Jena Carr December 23, 2022

A water-bombing helicopter is back in Colac to help forest fire crews and volunteer firefighters tackle the flames this summer.

Tags: Bushfire, Firefighting, Forest Fire Management Victoria

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Tomorrow marks an exciting new chapter for women’s sport in the region as the @colac_otway_rovers_afc women’s team runs out together for the first time.

The Beeac Recreation Reserve will host the team’s first training match against the Corangamite Lions.

OTWAY TRAIL RUN 🏃 Almost 400 entrants made the

OTWAY TRAIL RUN 🏃

Almost 400 entrants made their way through the Old Beechy Trail on Sunday for the 2025 @otwaytrailrun.

The Colac Herald stopped by to capture the runners as they crossed the finish line.

Colac police are teaming up with local traders to

Colac police are teaming up with local traders to address a recent rise in retail thefts.

Meanwhile, residential burglaries are continuing to decline in the shire.

Colac Police Senior Sergeant Michelle Delaney said the local increase was “largely driven by opportunistic offences, including retail theft”.

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What’s got six legs and made a debut at Sunday’s Otway Trail Run?

Canicrossers from across the state brought their furry friends to race and raise money for the Colac Area Health Foundation.

Kirstie Freser took part in the 16-kilometre run on Sunday with her Spanish podenco, Douglas.

The third annual Land Transport Colac Truck and Ut

The third annual Land Transport Colac Truck and Ute Show has raised more than $30,000 in vital funds for local emergency service groups CFA and SES.

The Colac Herald stopped by the event and captured plenty of photos!

Check out the latest video on our YouTube channel

Check out the latest video on our YouTube channel where we introduce you to our sports team.

Louis Darcy, Jamie Beale and Cooper Hayes will report on the latest sporting news throughout Colac Otway and the surrounding districts through our new weekly YouTube videos as well as in our newspaper and online.

We look forward to reporting on the upcoming seasons across all sports and hope that you follow along the journey with us!

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