Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Sighting triggers big cat memories

    A recent “panther sighting” near Deans Marsh might have proven to be the infamous timber cut-out created by a local artist, but it did trigger a Winchelsea resident’s clear memories of big cats in the Otways.

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  • Harbour development plan review complete

    The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has confirmed that a review of Apollo Bay Harbour Development Plan is complete, and the design finalised in 2020 will change.

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  • Woman rescued at Lorne

    In just 14 minutes, a woman was seen being dragged out to sea, a triple-zero call was made, a Lorne police officer responded, swimming almost 300 metres into a rip, lifesavers arrived in an IRB and the woman was brought back to shore. Alive.

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  • Mayor corrects MPs claim

    Colac Otway Shire Council Mayor Marg White has taken to social media to “correct” claims about the council and GORCAPA made by Polwarth MP Richard Riordan in State Parliament last week.

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  • Call for proactive approach to fire risk

    Apollo Bay’s Alan Hopkinson has been raising concerns about the fire and health risk caused by his neighbour’s poorly maintained block for almost 20 years.

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  • Colac Camp Quality Convoy raises $40K

    Colac’s Camp Quality Convoy For Kids’ team has thanked the local community for its support which has catapulted it to claim the title of “Highest Fundraising Community Team” for a second consecutive year.

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  • Prominent Colac property hits market after 30 years

    One of Colac’s most prominent commercial properties in Murray Street is being offered for sale for the first time in almost 30 years.

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  • Production to pause at Irrewarra sawmill

    Production will stop at AKD’s Irrewarra sawmill at the end of February and impacted staff are being transferred to the Colac site in response to a nation-wide decline in demand for timber.

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