Articles by A Colac Herald contributor
Vineyards’ vigilance vanquishing fungus
Colac and district grape growers are winning the fight against a fungus that has devastated crops in south-east Australia.
Country pubs hoping for licence fee cuts
A Colac district publican hopes a change in government will mean a change in liquor licensing fees.
Caravan park tourists return
Campers have started to return to a Great Ocean Road caravan park after floods last week forced evacuations.
Myxomatosis cases increase due to rain
Vets expect an increase in rabbits suffering from a deadly virus in coming weeks after recent heavy rain in Colac and district.
Neighbours welcome Balnagowan restoration
Neighbours hope a new owner will restore Colac’s historic Balnagowan House to its former glory. An unnamed Colac district man bought the 120-year-old mansion last week, promising to follow through on a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal order to do urgent repairs on the structure. An Adelaide-based group previously owned the Stodart Street property and […]
Lighthouse to support flood relief
Cape Otway’s iconic lighthouse wants to be a beacon of hope for flood-stricken Queenslanders.
Ocean road landslides hurt tourism
Coastal tourism operators say they have lost millions of dollars in revenue after landslips on the Great Ocean Road.
School year looming for Year 12 students
Year 12 students across Colac and district are looking forward to starting the school year.