Articles by A Staff Reporter

  • Offender jailed for abuse

    “Cowardly men like you resort to choking women in these episodes of family violence.”

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  • Funding available for worker housing projects

    The second round of an accommodation fund that will help deliver homes for workers in Colac is now open.

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  • Community input sought for ramp

    By Tom Byrne The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority seeking input from locals on the design of a new Marengo Beach access ramp. The ageing Marengo Ramp, a vital access point to the rock shelf and beach at the southern end of Mounts Bay, is set to undergo a much-needed replacement to ensure […]

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  • Leadership duo ready for role

    Surf Coast Shire councillors have elected Cr Mike Bodsworth as mayor with Libby Stapleton set to serve as deputy.

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  • Facebook fraud convicted

    “That’s a cruel, cruel hoax to play on someone.”

    A Colac woman who scammed a victim out of $200 by falsely advertising a vehicle on Facebook marketplace has received a $600 fine on top of repaying the money she stole.

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  • Herald claims state award

    The Colac Herald has taken out an accolade and received multiple high commendations at statewide media awards.

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  • New Corangamite leaders

    Corangamite Shire councillors Kate Makin and Laurie Hickey have been elected to serve as mayor and deputy mayor for another year.

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  • Treatment plant upgrade improves efficiency

    A new water treatment plant at Gellibrand is taking shape, and is set to be more efficient and bushfire-tough.

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