Articles by: Greta Lannen
Students lead early service
A student-led Remembrance Day service at Colac Secondary College has honoured and commemorated the lives of servicemen and women killed in the line of duty.
Friday morning drug bust
Police have located cannabis and methylamphetamines and arrested three people during a drug bust in Colac.
Work underway on new facility
Work at Camperdown’s new $39.6 million aged-care facility is underway, targeting a 2025 completion date.
Colac West Rotary Club’s Melbourne Cup lunch
Colac West Rotary Club members hosted a fabulous Melbourne Cup lunch.
Police news
Colac police are appealing for witnesses and footage over two separate incidents - a traffic incident and a theft from a supermarket.
Ready for inaugural ball
It’s time to dress to impress for tonight’s inaugural SkillsConnection spring ball.
Digging deep for community
An inclusive community garden providing access to healthy fresh food has taken pride of place at Colac’s Community Hub.
Meredith Park issues continue
An Irrewarra resident says he is disgusted by ongoing rubbish issues at Meredith Park and says Colac Otway Shire Council needs to do more to maintain and clean the site.
News in brief
Twin 337.5-tonne superloads started their journey from Geelong to Golden Plains this morning.
Utes crash at notorious Elliminyt intersection
Another crash at a notorious Elliminyt intersection has left two people hospitalised.
Bay college challenge aims to raise $10,000
Apollo Bay locals are warming up for a mammoth 24-hour basketball and swimming challenge, after raising more than $7000 for the Cancer Council, dedicated to two Bay community members who are going through major cancer battles.
Guests enjoy cup event
There was plenty to celebrate at Colac West Rotary Club’s Melbourne Cup lunch.
Zach’s rise to TV fame from cheeky interview
After Zach Davis apprehended a Gold Coast scooter thief and appeared in a cheeky live TV interview, he thought receiving messages from a few single women would be the best outcome from the situation.
Colac ready for Cup Day
Form guides and fascinators are at the ready for Colac West Rotary Club’s annual Melbourne Cup Day lunch.
News in Brief
Colac crash investigation Police are investigating a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Colac. The incident occurred at just before 4.50pm last Thursday at the intersection of Queen and Murray streets. Ambulance Victoria transported the male motorcyclist by road to Geelong University Hospital in a stable condition with lower body injuries. Colac’s Acting […]
News in brief
Police are promising to conduct more roadside alcohol testing over the Melbourne Cup long weekend and are urging motorists to completely separate their drinking and driving behaviour.
Flashback Friday for Colac Show
Turn the pages of the Colac Herald back to 1983 and 2003 when we celebrated the Colac Show with wood chopping, and sashes and trophies for some of the best-dressed locals and the annual event!
New era for iconic Lorne Theatre
There’s cause for coastal cinema lovers to celebrate as the curtains open on a new era at Lorne Theatre.
Captains elected
Colac Secondary College has elected its 2024 captains – Ella Harwood and Reegan Brown.
Rain increases in October
Mount Gellibrand weather station October rainfall more than doubled its September rainfall.
Lazarus Lounge reopens in time for summer
The Lorne Aquatic and Angling Club’s Lazarus Lounge has risen from the dead – again – in what the club’s commodore says is “sensational news”.
Maintaining healthy standards at Miller House
Strength, balance and flexibility are the focus for Miller House participants in a weekly active program to improve overall health.
‘Destash’ for cash and good cause
If your arts and crafts cupboards and drawers are overflowing with perfectly good supplies that you’ll never use, the Colac Makers’ Space has the perfect idea for them.
Call for hay donations to help NSW farmers
Linda Widdup says fire-affected farmers in New South Wales are at a loss.
