Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Former drug addict turns his life around
“At the start I’d just have it on weekends and then it got worse and worse and I needed more and more; I’d become a shadow of my former self.”
Scam targets older people
Scammers have stolen $3000 from an elderly Colac district man, posing as callers from Telstra and luring him into buying iTunes cards.
Barwon Water project turns waste to energy
Colac’s sustainability is set to reach a new level, with Barwon Water initiating an innovative project to turn organic waste from three major industries into energy.
Tanker driver calls for intersection action
A tanker driver involved in a near-miss at a notorious intersection says the intersection is among the most dangerous in the state and authorities need to “do something” before there’s a fatality.
Near-tragedy shocks motorist
“There was smoke and the squeal of the truck’s tyres and I thought I’d cop the trailer when it hit the car and jack-knifed as it was coming towards me.
Councillors unanimous in opposing Apollo Bay resort
A $70-million tourist resort proposed for Apollo Bay will go to an independent planning panel without the support of Colac Otway Shire Council, following a unanimous vote this week.
Resort developer unveils sponsorship package
The developer of a proposed tourist resort at Apollo Bay has pledged up to $8 million to local community initiatives if his project gets the green light.
Rail trail closures proposed
Two sections of the Old Beechy Rail Trail look set to close in the wake of safety and maintenance concerns.