Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Tribute to the late Leo Embrey
On August 21, the Embrey family lost their patriarch, the Colac district lost a greatly respected business owner and community icon, and Essendon Football Club lost one of their proudest supporters.
Kaden completes runs and raises $32K
“My journey’s finished, I get an end date but the people with this disease don’t have that end date.”
Hundreds sign petition opposing land sale
About 900 people have signed a petition calling on Colac Otway Shire Council to pause plans to sell an Apollo Bay property which could potentially be a site for desperately needed affordable housing.
Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority focused on delivering harbour upgrade
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority says it’s “hit the ground running” to deliver the Apollo Bay Harbour upgrade, in contrast to the concerns raised by Colac Otway Shire Council.
Letters to the Editor
Otway shire? The council decided on August 23 to sell the old Apollo Bay kindergarten site when it could be used for four social housing units for local workers and other uses. At the Colac Bruce Street subdivision, two blocks were reserved for social housing. The council decision by five votes to two, the five […]
Referendum postal voting open
Referendum postal voting is now open and voters have until Monday to enrol or update enrolment details.
Letters to the Editor
Ethical question not political Recently I read an article by conservative commentator Joe Hildebrand on news.com.au. He says we should just vote yes in the upcoming referendum and get on with our lives. He suggests, for most Australians the idea of an indigenous voice to parliament isn’t the most important issue right now. But for […]
State recognises Colac foster carers
Colac foster carers and Victorian Protecting Children Awards finalists Amy Baudinette and Colin Chester are encouraging local people to consider becoming carers and help children in need.