Articles by: Greta Lannen
Meet the team and sign up at open day
If you want to meet the local fire brigade, seek advice on how to prepare your property for the fire season or sign up as a volunteer firefighter – Colac Fire Brigade’s open day is for you.
Halloween patrol
There was some unusual and eerie activity at Colac Police Station yesterday.
From Colac to Big Brother house
One of Colac’s worst kept secrets has been officially announced by Channel Seven – Colac’s Zach Davis is one of Big Brother’s newest housemates.
A century of tennis
Current and former Colac Lawn Tennis Club members and players united for the club’s centenary celebration.
Opportunity to learn about fair access to all
Colac Otway sporting clubs and organisations can learn how to provide local sporting opportunities that are accessible to everyone at fair access information sessions.
Help others to be fire ready
The Country Fire Authority is urging people who care for someone in the Otways or other high-risk bushfire areas to prepare for the fire season by using CFA’s online bushfire planning module.
Campaigner welcomes Barwon Downs borefield closure
After 45 years of campaigning, Kawarren’s Malcolm Gardiner says he believes that without persistent lobbying from concerned community members, the Barwon Downs borefield would still be operating today.
News in brief
A Broadmeadows man will face court in Colac after police arrested and charged him with the theft of two vehicles.
On our socials: Intersection at Queen and Wallace streets
Read what Colac Herald social media followers had to say about safety concerns at Colac’s Queen Street and Wallace Street intersection.
Beware of whitegoods scam
Camperdown police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man duping local businesses at Camperdown between September and October.
Warrion burglary charges
Colac’s crime investigation unit officers have arrested a Colac man after a burglary and theft at the Warrion Cricket Club last month.
Reserve masterplan released
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority has released its long-awaited Apollo Bay Recreation Reserve Masterplan, promising a community hub, seasonal campground and upgraded sporting precinct.
Lockatoos to be rolled out across Lorne
Operation Lockatoo is proceeding in Lorne, in a bid to prevent cockatoo foraging.
Dedicated volunteers celebrated
The 2023 Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards recognised the valuable contribution of Colac district volunteers, showcasing their selfless work in their communities.
Honours for local sports stars
The Wannon Sport and Volunteer Awards recognised various Colac district sportspeople at an awards ceremony, celebrating athletes, coaches and sporting clubs for their outstanding commitment and achievements.
Ready to have a ball
Glam up and dust off the dancing shoes for a celebration of all abilities and a chance for the Colac district community to enjoy a night out with great music and great company.
Questions over Lake Colac committee, swimming event
Passionate Lake Colac user and advocate Pam Cuthbertson says Colac Otway Shire Council’s decision to block a potential swim event at the lake is gobsmacking.
District plays host to award judging
Appearance and acidity, colour and clarity, fill and flavour.
Learning to grow
Winchelsea Primary School students were enjoying the sun this week and checked out their kitchen garden to see the progress of their delicious produce growing in the school’s garden.
Support to manage harvest
As the winter crop ripens rapidly in the southern state’s grain belt, thoughts of managing the harvest are front of mind for grain growers.
Colac community turns pink
Colac has been pinking up to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.
End of an era for CSC class
It’s the end of an era for Colac Secondary College Year 12 students as they farewell their time at high school.
Cancer diagnosis no surprise
After losing her mother and sister to breast cancer, Chris Duve’s own diagnosis came as no shock to her.
Pam’s yachting memories flow
When Pam Cuthbertson found out she had received life membership of the Colac Yacht Club, she thought of her parents.
