Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Lottery winner to pay off mortgage

    A LUCKY Colac district couple received a $200,000 Christmas gift and is looking forward to starting 2012 mortgage-free.

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  • Dozens of bird species flock back to Lake Colac

    AVID Colac bird watcher Ron Clissold has identified and photographed 55 bird species on Lake Colac, with migratory birds returning after years of drought.

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  • Dinosaur fossils inspire tourists

    HUNDREDS of visitors have discovered Apollo Bay’s Wildlife of Gondwana exhibition, with calls for the dinosaur display to be a permanent attraction.

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  • Colac shooters welcome extended duck hunt

    COLAC district hunters are looking forward to the 2012 duck season, with more ducks in the sky, increased bag limits and 87 days of shooting.

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  • Weather set to affect busy holiday season

    THE HOLIDAY season is off to a busy start and Colac district accommodation companies expect next week’s warm weather will attract an influx of visitors.

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  • Work supports people with disabilities

    COLAC’S Tammy Goldspink is gaining skills and knowledge through a new work education program for people with disabilities.

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  • Gift restores bereaved family’s faith

    COLAC’S Inglis family has received a special Christmas gift, restoring its faith in people.

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  • A not-so-merry but smelly Christmas

    ELLIMINYT’S Patricia Perkins is worried the stench of chicken manure could force her to cancel Christmas lunch.

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