News
Two honours for Herald team
The Colac Herald’s talent has shone at the Victorian Country Press Association Awards, picking up two awards as well as five highly commended and three commended entries.
Boat honours historic heroine
Apollo Bay Sailing Club’s new rescue boat commemorates a heroine who drowned after saving others aboard a sinking ship nearly 90 years ago.
Christmas lights contest returns
Chris Smith wants to compile the best Christmas lights map of Colac and district to help people enjoy the region’s finest festive displays this December.
Gathering shines light on domestic violence
Colac’s Memorial Square will host a public gathering to raise awareness of family violence and empower people to seek support.
Hoon hits district school
St Brendan’s Primary School principal Anne Ruddell says damage to the school’s boundary fence is the latest in car damage at the school.
Mayors won’t stand for top jobs at two councils
Colac Otway Shire will have a new mayor tonight, after Joe McCracken revealed he would not recontest the position at the council’s mayoral election.
Colac Hospital staff vital in treatment on mum and baby
A Colac mother is full of praise for Colac Hospital after staff saved the lives of her and her son.
Lights and camera upgraded at square
Contractors have begun security upgrades at Colac Memorial Square, making the space a safer and more appealing location for community members.