Articles by Colac Herald Contributor
Crash at faulty crossing boom gates
An elderly driver had a lucky escape after crashing through a faulty boom gate in Colac yesterday afternoon.
Proposal to improve Colac’s centrepiece
Restoration of the war memorial, and the creation of a larger playspace are among the proposed improvements for Colac’s Memorial Square.
Call to ban shooters around Lake Colac
A Colac resident who has woken at dawn to sound of gunshots over the past month is calling on the State Government to permanently ban duck hunting at Lake Colac.
Gift helps with grieving
Elliminyt’s Lorraine Black says a heartfelt, handcrafted gift from a stranger has reminded her that “there are some really good people in this world”.
Colac family grateful for community’s help
Graham and Brenda Williams, who are raising their young granddaughters, say the Colac community’s support during what’s been a tough time for the devoted grandparents has been “wonderful”.
Grave theft shocks mum
The theft of mementos from a grave on the second anniversary of her son’s death has devastated Elliminyt’s Lorraine Black.
TV duo face threats after selective edits
“It’s unethical – psychology students across Australia are learning lots from all this.”
$100M upgrade for Colac rail line
Colac train campaigner Brian Crook is ecstatic the State Government will allocate $100 million to upgrade the Geelong-to-Warrnambool rail line to allow more train services for Colac district travellers.