Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Father to donate $500 for threatening police

    A Colac father who threatened to kill a police officer in an altercation involving his son has been ordered to donate $500 to the court.

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  • Young Tigers prepare for grand final decider

    The Colac Herald caught up with three of the Colac Tigers under 13 stars, ahead of their Division Two grand final.

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  • Conviction, fine for theft

    A Colac man who stole a $250 bike from outside a local supermarket has received a $300 fine and a mark on his criminal record.

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  • Young Saints hit their straps in September

    Birregurra 13-and-under netballers have found form at the right time of the season as they head into a grand final tomorrow.

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  • Chance for a flag up north

    Former Colac Tigers Footballer Liam McCarthy has set his sights on premiership success, lining up for the South Cairns Cutters in the AFL Cairns grand final this weekend.

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  • Search for Lorrin continuing

    Police are appealing to the public for information that could assist in their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of former Colac district woman Lorrin Whitehead.

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  • CFA warning ahead of bushfire season

    A CFA survey has revealed that 45 per cent of Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas including the Otways are not concerned about bushfire safety despite being at increased risk.

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  • News in brief

    Youth perspective sought Diverse and passionate young leaders in the Colac district can now apply for the 2025 Victorian Youth Congress. Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman opened applications for the congress this week to people aged 12 to 25, who can work with the State Government to ensure a youth perspective is embedded in policies […]

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