Articles by Colac Herald Contributor

  • 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.

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  • Sessions to inform council candidates

    Anyone interested in making a difference in their community and being part of the decision-making that could define Colac Otway Shire’s future, should find out more about standing for council.

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  • Letters to tobacco shop landlords

    Landlords of properties in Colac rented to businesses selling tobacco will receive a letter from Victoria Police warning them of the risks of illegal activity.

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  • Canine intruder triggers security alert

    A bizarre incident involving a dog with a go-pro seemingly “casing” a Colac property just after midnight on Monday morning has sent alarm bells ringing loudly for a local resident.

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  • Colac Area Health leaders return to roles

    Colac Area Health CEO Fiona Brew has returned to her role this week following the completion of a State Government investigation into the “fake patient” incident which occurred almost 10 months ago.

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  • Former chair praises Colac Area Health

    A former Colac Area Health Board chair and Victorian Healthcare Association chair says he has continued to take a strong interest in health services and is full of praise for Colac Area Health.

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  • Police encourage community conversations

    Colac Police are here to keep the community safe, and a community conversation session will provide a valuable opportunity for local residents, community groups and local business to share their concerns.

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  • Controls to reduce bird flu spread

    All birds in the Meredith and Terang areas must be kept in cages or sheds, and the US has banned all Victorian poultry product imports, following last week’s outbreak of avian influenza.

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