Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
State sets new rate cap for councils
The State Government has set a council rate cap of 2.75 per cent for 2024-25 under its Fair Go Rates system, in line with the forecast Consumer Price Index for next financial year.
Christmas rain boosts 2023 tally
In a spectacular end to 2023 for farmers, gardeners and anyone reliant on tank water, Mount Gellibrand’s weather station recorded the highest monthly rainfall tally for the year in December.
Call out to identify late-night Lorne offenders
A dual-cab ute has been vandalised in a Lorne carpark, causing extensive damage, and anyone who witnessed the attack, or with information about the offenders, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or police.
Warnings follow wild Christmas weather
Colac SES unit controller Steve Tevelein is warning people not to camp or sit under trees or near rivers this weekend, after days of damaging wild weather.
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Operation Roadwise targets drivers
Police have caught drivers committing more than 200 offences on Colac Otway and the Surf Coast over Christmas, and the targeted road safety campaign will continue into 2024.
Driver stable; locals urged to be vigilant
A 56-year-old Cooriemungle man is now in a serious but stable condition after a crash on the Colac-Timboon Road last Friday which left him with life-threatening injuries.
School thief drives at police vehicle to evade capture
A thief drove at a police vehicle and side-swiped a shed at Alvie Primary School to evade capture on Christmas Eve.