Articles by: Lachlan Cowlishaw
2012: Scott falls one goal short of triple figures
Colac Imperials goaler Rebecca Scott has fallen one goal short of making Colac district netball history.
Erupting volcano disrupts holiday flight
A VOLCANIC eruption has derailed Colac traveller Tahlia Jeffreys’ plans for a tropical holiday.
Colac man, 42, dies in crash off highway
POLICE have renewed calls for motorists to take care and be responsible when driving after the death of a Colac man on the Princes Highway this week.
Bunnings invests in Colac business
HARDWARE giant Bunnings is set to take over Colac’s Home Hardware store, with the company offering existing employees ongoing positions.
Scheme helps transform life
COLAC’S Cheryl Cutting says the National Disability Insurance Scheme has helped transform her life.
Another strong win boosts young Tigers
COLAC TIGERS footballers will head into a top-three showdown with Grovedale this weekend on the back of a crushing win against North Shore.
Dozens of rowdy drunks evicted from centre of Colac
COLAC police will keep their power to ban drunk and disorderly people from central Colac for another 12 months.
Demons crash party with 17-goal victory
OTWAY DISTRICTS footballers have crashed a Western Eagles 20-year celebration with a 105-point win at Irrewillipe Recreation Reserve.
Brain cancer fund honours daughter
BALINTORE’S Cheryl and Doug Lang hope to continue to raise awareness about brain cancer after their daughter Rebecca lost her battle with the disease two years ago.
Lawnmower racing? That’s a bold idea!
THE CHANCE to host and participate in lawnmower racing has given Camperdown College students a unique challenge.
Councillor confident of beating conflict of interest charges
COLAC OTWAY SHIRE councillor Chris Smith says he’s confident a court case will show he’s innocent of alleged conflict of interest charges.
Colac cancer centre appeal continues to impress
CORANGAMITE MP Sarah Henderson has thrown her support behind the establishment of a cancer treatment centre in Colac.
Investors drive housing growth
COLAC real estate agents say increased investor interest and low housing prices are driving growth in the region’s property market.
Larpent farmers awarded with regional title
LARPENT farmers Mark and Sam Billing have become the inaugural Legendairy Farmers of the Year at an awards ceremony in Colac.
Alvie oak tree sapling has roots at Gallipoli
ALVIE Consolidated School pupils have planted a Gallipolli oak tree to commemorate the Anzac centenary.
Road blitz nabs $131,000 in fines
POLICE arrested two people and detected more than $130,000 in fines at a two-day road safety blitz in Colac.
Lace up against violence
THE COLAC HERALD is calling on the Colac district community to get behind an anti-violence initiative which aims to address Australia’s one-punch epidemic.
Legendary singer calls for veteran support
ENTERTAINER Normie Rowe has talked about the need for increased support for modern-day war veterans during a visit to Colac.
‘Disgraceful’ vandals trashes former school site
COLAC OTWAY Shire mayor Frank Buchanan says ongoing vandalism at the former Colac High School is “disgraceful”.
$8000 charity boost from 14-day bike ride
COLAC’S Daniel Madden says he felt a mixture of relief and elation as he completed a 3027-kilometre bike ride which raised money for African children.
Work starting on plan to improve Lake Colac
ENVIRONMENT officials have started work on a new Lake Colac Master Plan to help shape the waterway’s future.
Police investigate collision that injures two motorists
TWO MOTORISTS have escaped serious injury after crashing into each other near Warncoort on the Princes Highway.
Retailers frustrated with lack of notice of road closures
A BREAKDOWN in communication about road works in central Colac has left retailers feeling “disappointed” and “frustrated”.
Centre closer to opening date
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council chief Sue Wilkinson says the council is closer to announcing an opening date for the redeveloped Bluewater Fitness Centre.
