Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Undiagnosed illnesses a learning opportunity

    A six-month health battle has inspired a Colac man to speak publicly about his fight against mental and physical health issues.

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  • Fire service honours longserving member

    The Country Fire Authority has recognised Colac’s Mary Lowe’s integral role in the CFA by presenting her with a 40-year service medal.

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  • Bus driver will miss morning school run

    Elliminyt’s Enid Maea has hung up the keys to her school bus this week after driving 1000 kilometres a week to and from the Forrest Primary School for more than 15 years.

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  • Police out in force for festive season

    Colac and district police have increased patrols this week to get the message out that “the party is over for motorists who take risks”.

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  • Colac Herald celebrates 150 years of publication

    The Colac Herald has celebrated 150 years of publication with a special edition looking back at the paper’s history and sharing memories of the reg

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  • Community support secures man’s future

    Colac’s Kamran Zehtabi Hamid has finally been able to propose to his girlfriend after living in immigration uncertainty for six years.

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  • Winchelsea receives ambulance station

    Winchelsea is set to have its first ambulance station and seven paramedics to boost ambulance response times across the Colac region.

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  • Dedication pays off for top-scoring teen

    Trinity College Colac’s Toby McCarney says his hard work and determination have paid off, resulting in a Year 12 score which exceeded his expectations.

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