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Graduates to help schools in Africa
Colac high school graduates will immerse themselves in Maasai culture and detox from technology and western materialism through an alternative schoolies trip to Africa.
Trader pushes for longer park times
A Murray Street trader is calling for longer central Colac parking to encourage shoppers back into the city’s central business district.
China trip lifts joiner’s skills
Elliminyt’s Tom Neave has tested his skills against China’s best joinery students after winning at a national trade skills competition earlier this year.
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.