Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Lecturer predicts strong ‘No’ vote in Colac
An online Colac Herald poll has recorded a majority of respondents intend to vote “Yes” in the Voice to Parliament referendum on Saturday. However Deakin University politics lecturer and Cororooke resident Dr Geoffrey Robinson has predicted the Colac community, which has Coalition MPs at federal and state government level, will deliver a strong “No” vote.
Otway Harvest Trail launches new guide
The finest food and inspiration will be shared, drinks will flow and produce from across the Otway hinterland will be celebrated – providing the perfect setting for the launch of the Otway Harvest Trail 15th annual guide.
Letters to the Editor
“Unsurprising” call for “No” It is dispiriting, but unsurprising that the Coalition wants us to vote “No” to the Voice. It should be carved on Peter Dutton’s headstone that he chose to walk out of Parliament when Kevin Rudd gave the National Apology to First Australians. As other of your correspondents have pointed out, Coalition […]
Polling place confusion for early voters
The Australian Electoral Commission admits that Colac’s early voting centre at the 3rd-4th Colac Scout Group hall, which voters have had difficulty finding, “may not be 100-per-cent accessible” to all voters.
Letters to the Editor
Pre-poll praise for electoral system I was at the pre-poll for the referendum on Monday October 2. I was appalled by the actions of the people handing out the “No” vote flyers. They were handing out pens and advising voters that the pen was so that that the electoral commission could not change their vote. […]
Another crash at notorious intersection
Two male drivers and two children had a lucky escape from a crash which left a Toyota Prado flipped on its side at a notorious Elliminyt intersection.
Mixed emotions for Magpie fans
Passionate Collingwood supporter Venessa Vidot was torn between pure jubilation and empathy for husband Nate and daughter Milli after the Magpies’ Premiership win on Saturday.
Hotel plan for Colac
A proposed three-storey, 20-room residential hotel, with function room, café and medical centre in central Colac would aim to provide modern visitor accommodation, short-term worker accommodation and business opportunities, if it gains planning approval.