News

  • Colac’s a special place for Dottie

    Dorothy Harris has seen her fair share of the world, but her memories of growing up in Colac still remain the closest to her heart.

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  • Personalised flowers for mum

    Early morning trips to Melbourne to hand pick floral arrangements from suppliers will ensure mum gets the pick of the bunch from Thistle and Thorn this year.

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  • Remembering those ‘close to our hearts’

    A memorial service is being hosted in Colac ahead of Mother’s Day’s to “remember and reflect” loved ones.

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  • A show like no other

    Lovers of 80s music and a good time have a rare opportunity to hit the stage at COPACC and feature in the production All Fired Up.

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  • “Fake patients” investigation complete

    A Health Department investigation has confirmed Colac Area Health staff presented as “fake patients” during a ministerial visit in August last year.

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  • ANZAC Day 2024

    From Cressy to Colac, through to Apollo Bay, the Colac Herald team has captured the ANZAC Day services and commemorations of this year. 

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  • Offsets won’t meet target

    Colac Otway Shire Council will spend up to $25,000 to buy carbon offsets for the past two financial years — but it won’t be enough to tick off its net-zero emissions target.

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  • Challenging month for OCR crew

    From knitting to karaoke, OCR FM’s crew members have set themselves a range of diverse challenges to raise money for the community radio station this month.

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