Articles by Lachlan Cowlishaw
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.