Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • Sixteen Surf Coast candidates

    Surf Coast Shire Council has a new electoral structure for voters to navigate next month for the 2024 election, with 16 candidates vying for nine seats at the table.

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  • Latest court news

    No penalty for overtaking A Melbourne man illegally overtook a car on double white lines in front of a police car, a court has heard. The man faced Colac Magistrates Court for a charge of failing to keep left of the dividing line. He originally said he would plead not guilty, however after Magistrate Franz […]

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  • Letters to the editor

    MP flies the flag On 3 September this year, I celebrated Australian National Flag Day commemorating this historical and proud occasion with The Samuel Griffith Society and the National Flag Association. I acknowledge the dedication of Mr Allan Pidgeon AM, Chair of the National Flag Association to increase appreciation of the history and significance of […]

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  • Otways Biofest explores nature at its best

    Learn more and contribute to recording and sharing the amazing wonders of the Otway Ranges through the Otways Biofest this weekend.

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  • Council proud of top town Timboon

    Timboon might not have brought a trophy home from Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards but Corangamite Shire leaders are proud the town has held its own against classy competitors.

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  • Cobden kinder named award finalist

    Cobden and District Kindergarten is a finalist in the 2024 Victorian Early Years Awards, with its Pathways Program nominated in the Continuity of Early Learning category.

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  • Partnership to tackle vaping

    Young people in Corangamite Shire are being encouraged to help each other resist addiction and lung damage caused by vaping.

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  • Forrest treatment plant to improve water quality

    Barwon Water says Forrest’s new $8.75-million water-treatment plant is operational, aiming to improve water quality and increase local water security.

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