Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Nine deaths on region’s roads in 2016

    Nine people died in eight separate road incidents across the Colac Otway, Surf Coast and Corangamite shires in the past year.

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  • Colac’s Cougars set to join senior ranks

    Three Colac exports will take the next step in their blossoming netball careers by stepping into Victorian Netball League’s senior ranks this year.

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  • Kinder teacher hits milestone

    Colac kindergarten teacher Zelma Taylor says the most rewarding part of her career is seeing children’s faces light up when they achieve something.

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  • 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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