Articles by: Colac Herald Intern
Paper houses highlight homelessness needs
Six-thousand origami houses will pop up at State Parliament next week to highlight the homelessness crisis across Victoria.
Colac Otway overhauls customer email responses
Colac Otway Shire Council aims to improve on its low customer service rating from customers through increased engagement in email responses.
SPEND IT HERE: Plea for state housing fund to flow into Colac Otway
The region’s key politicians say they’re doing all they can to ensure the Colac Otway Shire becomes a destination for the State Government’s plan to build 1300 homes in regional Victoria.
Birregurra eager to hold spot in top four
Birregurra hosts South Colac tomorrow as the fourth-placed Saints look to maintain a top-four spot.
Logging ban takes toll on locals
A statewide ban on logging in Victorian native forests has forced local timber and firewood companies to source timber from New South Wales as prices skyrocket.
Lorne aiming to build form as finals get closer
Lorne is aiming to build momentum from last weekend’s impressive win against Simpson when the Dolphins take on the Western Eagles tomorrow.
Remembering Alvie’s former railway link, a century on
Alvie’s historic former railway line will mark a century since its first opening on Friday.
Bomber following Dad’s path
Irrewarra-Beeac son-of-a-gun Jacob Stannard has credited the Bombers’ junior development and club culture for his flourishing senior footballing career, as the “baby” Bombers push for a top-three finish.
Cancellation set to hit regions
The State Government’s cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has left country Victorians disappointed, and feeling as though an opportunity to showcase regional Victoria has gone begging.
Solar lighting tender for Cobden walkway
Solar-powered lighting will brighten a popular walking track at Cobden, with the Corangamite Shire Council adding to the five lights installed along the “Circuit De Savage” in 2020.
Recognition for TAFE’s outstanding training
South West TAFE is a finalist for a major Victorian training award, recognising its outstanding work.
Lessons on Indigenous culture
Indigenous culture courses at the University of the Third Age Colac have opened the eyes of attendees learning about archeology, land-care and brutality.
Rare injury fails to stop coach
An extended stint off the field due to injury won’t suppress Zac Munro’s passion for footy, as the young boundary umpire will continue to coach from the sidelines.
Otway full of confidence ahead of Alvie clash
Second-placed Alvie will take on an Otway side full of belief tomorrow, after an upset win against Lorne strengthened the Demons’ finals aspirations.
A life of passionate creativity
Larger than life, irrational, and bordering crazy, Jose Luis Bayonas did it all, or at least attempted to, in his artistic career.
Honour for veteran firefighter
The Colac Fire Brigade has celebrated its 136th Anniversary as veteran firefighter Geoff Fisk notched up 50 years of service.
School site returns to former glory
Construction of a new home for Colac Specialist School has resurrected the unused Colac High School back to its glory days as construction remains on track.
Trevor making a positive impact in the face of life’s challenges
Trevor McLaren has experienced “four major tragedies” in his life but through it all, he remains upbeat and wants to make positive changes in the community.
Roads rate low in council survey results
Corangamite Shire residents have rated their council highly in the areas of customer service and community engagement, but say the council needs to lift its game on roads.
Dip in accommodation numbers
Tourism numbers across the Colac district have been down these school holidays compared with previous years.
Milestone Tiger set for life membership
Simpson will hope to celebrate the milestone of one of the club’s greatest footballers with a win when it takes on South Colac tomorrow.
Writers take to the airwaves with their tales
More than 40 locals are sharing their stories on the radio for OCR FM’s July Journals program.
Library fun day for kids
The Colac Library has been hosting a range of activities to teach kids about world history.
Lorne flips out over dolphins
Dolphins leaping high out of the water have wowed onlookers near Lorne.
