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Car crashes into railing on highway
Three people attended hospital after a crash in wet weather on the Princes Highway east of Colac.
Soft landing for vehicle
A four-wheel driver has been left red-faced after becoming stuck in the sand at Marengo.
Burnouts suspected before Elliminyt road smash
A suspended driver will face court over a string of offences after a dramatic Colac district road crash left him trapped in his car.
Keeping watch on the beach
Beach patrols have resumed at Lorne, with Surf Coast Shire Council teaming up with a new coastal authority.
Rough seas a danger for swimmers at Bay
Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club has had a quiet season so far but lifesavers wary of the changing weather causing rough swimming conditions.
Surf’s up for adventurous koala at Apollo Bay
Images of a koala checking out the surf at a popular Apollo Bay beach are receiving plenty of attention.
Sawmill boss muses on big year
AKD boss Shane Vicary sat down with the Colac Herald’s Jacob Traynor for an honest talk about how the producer and key employer performed in 2020, and how a boom in timber demand is keeping locals in jobs.
Shortage of workers hampering recovery
Apollo Bay businesses say a shortage of workers is forcing them to close their doors more often, which is hurting what should be key COVID-recovery trade during the town’s peak season.