News
Basketballers good for business
With thousands of people converging on Colac for two big weekends of basketball, the Colac Herald got in touch with local businesses to learn how they were welcoming the wave of visitors.
Councils calling out “unfair” farm hike
Mayors, MPs and municipalities have slammed a State Government charge that will increase by more than 100 per cent for many farmers – and fears of up to four or five times, for some.
Green out of Wannon race
Winchelsea artist Lauren Green has had to drop out of the race to represent Wannon due to issues with her dual citizenship.
Admissions rise at Colac
Colac Area Health’s Urgent Care Centre has seen a rise in patient admissions in recent months.
Mayor wants Aus Day return
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is calling for a return to celebrations on Australia Day.
Mix of homes for city
Fifty new homes in Colac will be a mix of types, the State Government says, with planning and design work underway.
Poll says Coalition to win seat
A new poll predicts that the Coalition will likely win Wannon at this year’s federal election – but the nationwide result could be a hung parliament, with neither major party able to clinch a majority.
District man’s sentence close to 12 years’ prison
A Colac district man convicted of incest has been jailed for almost 12 years.
