Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Gardens thrive in wet weather
COLAC green thumbs have enjoyed a wetter February than normal, reducing the amount of work and water required to keep gardens growing.
Teenager killed in district road crash
TRIBUTES to Joel Salmon flowed yesterday as word spread of the teenager’s death in a head-on crash at Cororooke involving four Colac district people.
Cancer relay a success despite thunderstorms
THUNDER, lightning and rain failed to dampen the spirits of Colac Otway Relay for Life teams at the weekend.
Nominees vie to be Labor’s candidate
A FORMER MP, a Surf Coast Shire councillor and a Colac Otway Shire Council manager want to represent the Labor Party in the Corangamite electorate at the next federal election.
Staged upgrade at Colac reserve deals with funding shortfall
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council is pushing ahead with a proposed redevelopment of Colac’s Central Reserve and has called for tenders to design a staged upgrade.
Ratepayers cop $35,000 bill for dumping
ILLEGAL rubbish dumpers are costing Colac Otway Shire ratepayers almost $35,000 a year.
Investments in Colac valued at $60 million
COLAC and district businesses are planning investments and expansions worth a collective $60 million.
Rebranding for fitness centre
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will spend $7000 of its multi-million-dollar Bluewater Fitness Centre redevelopment budget creating a new logo.