Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Sustainability festival cuts carbon footprints

    GELLIBRAND RIVER’S inaugural Sustainable Living Day will help Colac and Otways residents reduce their carbon footprint, reduce living costs and “eat local”.

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  • Inquiry requested into quarry claim

    BIRREGURRA landowners are pleased politicians have joined their fight to stop a proposed quarry development, and supported calls for an investigation into planning processes.

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  • Calls for minister to step in to stop Birregurra quarry

    BIRREGURRA landowner Russell Young hopes the State Planning Minister will stop plans for a quarry before an application reaches a Victorian appeals tribunal in November.

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  • Director to meet wildlife carers amid kangaroo shooting crisis

    A CARLISLE RIVER wildlife carer hopes a meeting with a State Government director might lead to the changes in rules he has been fighting for.

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  • Homeless roo falls victim to state policy

    A STATE GOVERNMENT decision to issue a licence to kill eastern grey kangaroos has forced wildlife carers to leave an orphaned joey at Colac’s government offices.

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  • Baby’s homecoming after surgery a relief for parents

    COLAC’S Josh Goonan admits there were times when he and wife Rhiannon thought they might never bring their son Noah home.

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  • Bluewater setbacks and uneven floor disappoint council

    COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says she is “disappointed to inform the community that the Bluewater stadium will not be ready for the start of the upcoming summer season of sport”.

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  • Colac rail campaigner urges forum support

    COLAC train campaigner Brian Crook says next week’s Public Transport Victoria forum is a “rare opportunity” to tell the decision makers about the inadequate Warrnambool-to-Melbourne train service.

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