News
Kids catch the news bug
Colac and district schoolkids will have the chance to show off their work to family, friends and the wider community in their local paper, with the return of the Colac Herald’s Newspaper in Education program.
Bright new look for book shop
A Colac book shop has a fresh new look thanks to the Haymes Helping Hand Project.
Red rally against gas plan
Red-robed protesters made a colourful demonstration at the Twelve Apostles to campaign against proposed gas exploration in the nearby ocean.
Terrific tuna turning heads off Apollo Bay
Monster tunas weighing well over 100 kilograms have attracted fishers from far and wide, including some famous faces, to try their luck in Apollo Bay waters.
P-plater drove over BAC limit
A Colac district P-plater must spend three months off the road for misjudging her blood-alcohol limit, but has avoided a conviction.
Outbreak hits lobster sector
Apollo Bay’s lobster fishing industry has suffered another blow, with its crucial Sydney export market in COVID turmoil.
Accused doc facing pre-trial hearing
A doctor who practised in Colac while under investigation for rape and sexual misconduct towards patients is facing court this week.
Black spot fix: another crash at roundabout ahead of safety upgrade
Road authorities will improve visibility at the controversial Ballarat Road roundabout at Colac East.