Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • Win a luxury night in Melbourne

    As a Colac Herald reader, you could win a luxurious overnight stay in the city.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Employer recognises workers and support

    After 42 years in business and now facing company liquidation, Colac’s Mick Fenn wants to set the record straight and recognise his employees and his supporters.

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