Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Glenn’s glad to be home
Glenn didn’t know what to expect, and it hasn’t been easy, but he’s glad to be back home in Colac and full of praise for all the people he encountered during his time at the Andrew Love Cancer Centre.
Council approves tree removal
Colac Otway Shire Council has admitted approving the removal of trees to make way for development, despite issuing a subdivision permit with the intent to retain them, but says it had no option.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tree removal anger I writing to express my anger and disappointment with the Colac Otway Shire for allowing the cutting down of the trees in Bruce Street. One of these trees has been home for a family of Magpies for at least the last 20 years, likely longer. Magpies are protected, you would think that […]
Dry autumn across Colac Otway
Colac’s water storages are just half full after one of the driest autumns on record, with the district also missing the deluge experienced by eastern parts of the state this week.
EDITORIAL
Colac Otway Shire Council’s “discussion paper” on visitor services raises a long list of questions about the council’s efforts to promote Colac as a visitor destination.
Wannon to expand east in another redistribution
Wannon will become even larger under a proposed federal electoral division redistribution and include more voters from Surf Coast and Golden Plains shires.
Visitor centre to reopen
Winchelsea’s Visitor Information Centre is set to make a comeback, with Surf Coast Shire Council acknowledging the service’s value and looking forward to the return of “wonderful” volunteers.