News

  • Catchment leaks $3 million

    The Colac district’s waterway manager lost nearly $3 million during the past financial year as a dip in government contributions and increased outsourcing expenses hit its bottom line.

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  • Colac Otway tops neighbours in COVID fines

    Police have handed out hundreds of COVID-19-related fines across the south-west region, including 146 in Colac Otway.

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  • Swans leader signs with Colac

    The Colac Tigers have found a handy replacement for an outgoing young gun with a former Alvie assistant coach signing with the club.

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  • REAL ESTATE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK

    This delightful Elliminyt unit is compact yet spacious, and it’s in a convenient and quiet location.

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  • Turf Club ready to jump

    It’s a day for the locals at the Colac Herald Christmas Races tomorrow, with racegoers ready to make the most of the day in the sun.

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  • Colac’s Glad turns 106

    Colac’s oldest resident is all smiles ahead of her 106th birthday.

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  • Illegal burn strained firies

    An illegal burnoff escaped at a Scotts Creek property this week and strained already stretched emergency response resources.

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  • DHHS response slammed

    Community relationships, pandemic procedures, quick-thinking health leaders and media messaging were vital in ensuring Colac was able to manage and contain two COVID-19 outbreaks, despite a lack of action from the Health Department.

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