Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
$1.2-million upgrade boosts Colac school
COLAC’S Sacred Heart Primary School has received a $1.06-million Federal Government grant to redevelop its staff and administration areas to meet the growing school’s needs.
Landowners waiting for wastewater plan result
OTWAYS landowners who have been unable to gain permits to build on their properties since 2012 should know by mid-year if a new wastewater plan will help them.
Demand for state to tackle Colac district weeds
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council will ask the State Government to take action against landowners who fail to control noxious weeds.
Purple Pinky’s picks up prize
COLAC’S Pam Felekos says raising money for the Cancer Council is a way she can help when “you just don’t know what to say”.
New Aussie citizen happy Down Under
APOLLO BAY’S Hayley Newman says she felt like she was “home” from the minute she arrived in Australia a decade ago.
Business supports purple campaign
COLAC businesses are painting the town purple this week to help promote next month’s Colac Otway Relay for Life.
Swans’ win lifts side to second
ALVIE skipper Luke McLennan says he has confidence in his team after the Swans moved to second on the ladder following an away win against Irrewarra.
Construction to start on new government office
WORK will start this month on a new $4.6-million government office and depot at Gellibrand.