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Hidden garden art tells story
There’s a story behind each miniature artwork currently nestled in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Mayoral election today
Colac Otway Shire’s new council will meet today to elect a new mayor and consider whether to have a deputy mayor.
Crashes prompt safe driving warning
Colac Highway Patrol’s acting sergeant is issuing a warning about the upcoming tourist season after emergency services attended three crashes in the space of three hours on the weekend.
Fundraiser honours Henry
“It takes a special child to have made such an impact on a school and community in such a short time of their life.”
Fire prompts season warning
Beeac Rural Fire Brigade community safety coordinator Lucy Richardson has praised the community’s fast response after a grass fire, but warned of the upcoming fire season.
High demand for smoke help
New research suggests almost one in seven adults in Colac Otway shire is a daily smoker, while an estimated five per cent of adults in the shire currently vape.
Otways blaze still burning
An Otways blaze west of Lavers Hill remains out of control, after almost five days of burning.
Renewed calls for fire refuge
Otways community members have raised renewed concerns about where they can go on a fire danger day, after a bushfire on the weekend left some locals “confused” about their options.
Charity drive supports women
Colac and district community members are being encouraged to dig deep in the lead up to Christmas and donate a bag filled with essentials for women doing it tough.
Diamond duo share a life of love
What began as a whirlwind overseas romance has well and truly blossomed into a lifetime of love for Joseph and Nancy Zaia.
Mountain challenge inspired by daughter
Barongarook West’s Tim Lucas is set to walk up Australia’s highest mountain this weekend to raise funds for Down Syndrome Victoria.
Herald claims state award
The Colac Herald has taken out an accolade and received multiple high commendations at statewide media awards.
Lifesaving club upgrade gets green light
Authorities have given the green light to a long-awaited upgrade of the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club, including a lift and bigger women’s facilities.
Otways on fire: Crews battle two bushfires
Corangamite group officer Mark Billing has warned of the danger of this year’s fire season, with the Otway Ranges sparking up in two separate bushfires over the weekend.
New Corangamite leaders
Corangamite Shire councillors Kate Makin and Laurie Hickey have been elected to serve as mayor and deputy mayor for another year.
Treatment plant upgrade improves efficiency
A new water treatment plant at Gellibrand is taking shape, and is set to be more efficient and bushfire-tough.
