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Fundraiser fuels support
Irrewillipe resident Chris Duve has taken to the streets of Colac for a fundraising mission driven by her own lived experience.
Decaying highway claiming more cars
Colac vehicle towers are rescuing multiple cars each day that are falling victim to dangerous potholes on the Princes Highway.
Finalists prepare for awards night
Colac and district’s business community will celebrate its first awards ceremony in four years this weekend. The Colac Herald has spoken with organisers, judges and finalists ahead of the big return.
Crews powering on with Otway works
Multiple Powercor crews have teamed up to repair powerlines near Gellibrand in one of the network’s most “remote and challenging areas”.
Residents can have say on projects at Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents can help shape the future of town planning, road safety and flood response at a Colac Otway Shire Council community session this weekend.
Fun facts about Colac water bird
The great crested grebe is a fascinating native species with a mesmerising courtship ritual, an adorable nursing quirk and more feathers than most.
Region’s storages almost full
Colac Otway’s water storage levels are at almost full capacity, with welcome rain continuing across the region.
Fees waived under new support
The State Government will roll out a new relief package for drought-affected farmers, including across Colac and district.
Prices rise as buyers restock
A stock agent says there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for Colac and district farmers, with store cattle sale prices up from last month and the rise expected to continue. Just under 500 head of cattle were sold on Friday at October’s store cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards. Nutrien livestock agent […]
VCAT gives green light for Birregurra broiler farm
Construction on a 1.5 million-bird chicken meat operation at Birregurra will go ahead after receiving the green light from the state’s planning umpire.
Bay pushes for more chargers
An Otways sustainability group has called for a second electric vehicle fast charger at Apollo Bay, highlighting growing demand and waiting times at the existing fast charging station.
Tired driver causes crash
A man who made a “near-fatal mistake” when he fell asleep and crashed head-on into another car has walked from court with a $400 fine and no criminal conviction.
Roads in region among worst
State-managed roads in Colac Otway Shire have been marked as some of the worst in Victoria, new safety data reveals.
Petition backs businesses against buses
A proposal to stop tourist buses from blocking businesses in a section of Colac’s Murray Street is gaining traction.
Kidnapped victim taken to Colac
A Geelong man travelled to Colac with a victim he kidnapped to show off to his associates, a court has heard.
Colac journalist speaks on guest panel
Presenting at a national conference in Sydney isn’t your typical day for a Colac Herald journalist – but that’s exactly what happened late last month.
