Articles by: Colac Herald Intern
Life-changing Kokoda mission
A Colac team has developed resilience, leadership and teamwork skills by tackling the gruelling Kokoda Track together.
Mates turn passion for cars into business
A love of cars and all things automotive has led two Colac mates to open their own quality garage – Colac Auto Care.
One Movement retreat helping people prosper
One Movement’s Life by Default or Life by Design retreat aims to help people prosper through reflection and focusing on wellbeing.
Council grants boost groups
The Colac Otway Shire Council has awarded $311,500 to 72 organisations, clubs, events and businesses.
Snowy and her dudes bedazzle
Brightly coloured hit show Snowy and the Seven Cool Dudes has bedazzled a packed-out crowd at COPACC this week.
Tenpin bowler breaks centre record in decider
Colac tenpin bowling records, family rivalries and the revival of competition bowling in Colac have marked a successful end to the first bowling season since the re-opening of Colac Tenpin Bowl.
Bat discovery hinders hut replacement again
Work to replace Winchelsea’s mud hut shelter has again stalled, with the discovery of a protected bat in the shelter.
Beloved mum inspires win
Colac driver Ricky Throckmorton has dedicated his Avalon Street Stock Speedway win to his late mother in-law Deborah Gill.
Container deposit scheme to hit Colac district
Reverse vending machines will appear in Colac and district from November as Victoria’s new container deposit scheme rolls out.
School netballers dominate at regional level
Trinity College’s senior and junior girls’ netball teams have progressed past the Greater Western Championships after strong showcases from each side. Trinity College’s senior netball team defeated Mortlake and Ballarat High School by more than 20 goals at the championships. Coach Karen Hart said it was a full team performance with a few standouts. “The […]
Trinity boys qualify for state event
Trinity College Colac’s senior boys’ netball team has cemented its place in the state playoffs this August.
Kana seeking volunteers ahead of big 2024 plans
Colac Kana Festival organisers are busy plotting the 2024 event aiming to recruit volunteers, and come up with a new theme.
Girls’ school football team advances
Trinity College Colac’s senior girls football team has progressed to the state playoffs after beating opposition teams throughout the region. The senior girls began their campaign against Colac Secondary College at Central Reserve, and travelled to the next stage at Warrnambool, where they played Ballarat High School and Timboon. Coach Ryan Geary said standout performers […]
Hope theme for Rotary’s new leader
Colac West Rotary Club has announced Trevor McLaren as president for the coming year.
Coach backs league for under-25 match
Former CDFNL interleague football coach Dan Casey has backed the concept of the league fielding an under-25 interleague team in coming years.
Charity order celebrates a century of service
Colac’s branch of the Knights of the Southern Cross has notched up more than 100 years of service, celebrating at St Mary’s Church early next month.
Lorne defends state title
Lorne Surf Lifesaving is the junior state champion for the second year running, smashing all competition at the Victoria Pool Lifesaving Championships at Geelong Grammar School.
Author takes books online
Winchelsea author Bill Allardyce has launched his books Practical Guide to Inventors and Innovators and Stick to Your Dreams on Amazon after successfully selling the books at Colac’s Blane’s Newsagency.
Birregurra footballers aim to bounce back
Birregurra is aiming to recapture form tomorrow against a competitive Otway outfit that has improved throughout the season.
Eagles eager to build form
The Western Eagles take on an injury-depleted South Colac tomorrow, with the Eagles desperate to go one step further after challenging Colac Imperials last weekend.
Colac VIEW thanks long-serving trio
Milestone women Jennie Scott, Mary Carew and Dr Dawn Peel have received badges for their outstanding 20 years of service to the Colac Evening VIEW Club.
Cobden shares the love for special project
Gift vouchers in people’s letter-boxes, quilts for foster children and letters to a younger self have been part of a Cobden kindness and connection project.
Logging ban puts dent in wood chop
How much wood could a woodchopper chop if there was no wood to chop?
Deer now in the spotlight
Authorities will encourage hunters and landowners to work together to control feral deer in the Otways, while the State Government prioritises deer control close to water supplies.
