News
Corangamite satisfaction results drop
Corangamite Shire Council has recorded its worst community satisfaction survey results in the past five years.
Marine program aims to boost Sea Country
Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Otways Ocean Care and the Conservation Ecology Centre have joined forces to build marine resilience along the Otways and south-west coast.
Captain credits staff for stopping fire
The quick thinking of staff has helped to stop the spread of a fire at a popular Colac café.
‘Timboon will miss Lions club’
Timboon Lions Club has been forced to cease operations after more than 60 years due to a lack of numbers.
Assistance brought comfort
Former Colac district resident Kathy Mahoney made the decision to end her suffering from motor neurone disease in March this year. Kathy’s husband Tony shared their story with Colac Herald journalist Naomi Newcombe in the hopes of helping people better understand voluntary assisted dying.
New fire chief is ready to lead
New acting District Six assistant chief fire officer Peter Lockwood is settling into his role and is preparing to lead the region through drought and a potential early fire season.
Tobacco trade laws welcomed
Local government and health officials in Colac have welcomed new measures to boost tobacco regulation.