Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Russell ready to retire

    After more than 52 years playing a key role in the production of the Colac Herald, Russell Beatty will step away from his career today which started with hot lead and newsprint, into semi-retirement with a focus on vinyl.

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  • Apollo Bay loses Place of Last Resort

    Apollo Bay no longer has a bushfire Place of Last Resort due to vegetation planted by state authorities on the dunes, despite the threat of a high-risk summer.

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  • Virtual medical option to avoid long wait

    Colac Area Health is encouraging local residents to access online medical services for non-life-threatening illness or injury, to avoid long waits and take the pressure off the hospital’s urgent care service.

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  • Spate of car thefts reported

    Colac district residents have taken to social media to warn other community members of a spate of car thefts on the weekend.

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  • Barongarook residents consider legal action

    Barongarook homeowners are considering legal action against planning authority Colac Otway Shire Council, as the increase in silica dust covering their homes and flowing into water
    tanks causes significant health concerns.

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  • Forrest park upgrade concerns as holiday season approaches

    Colac Otway Shire Council says improvements to Forrest Holiday Park are taking longer than expected but it is confident visitors will be supported.

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  • Council to consider Old Beechy Rail Trail land swap

    Colac Otway Shire Council will meet today to consider a land exchange proposal and road deviation which could ensure safe off-road access along the popular Old Beechy Rail Trail through the Ditchley Gully.

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  • Community engaged in park upgrade plan

    The Colac West community has celebrated plans to upgrade the Donaldson Street park and taken the opportunity to share their ideas on what improvements could make the area a place families love to visit.

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