News

  • Rapid CFA response contains Otways fire

    A rapid response from CFA crews helped contain a bushfire that broke out at Kawarren on Saturday.

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  • Rentals hit historic low across district

    Renter affordability in regional Victoria has reached a historic low, with rentals at Apollo Bay now “severely unaffordable”.

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  • No privacy breaches in Colac

    A Colac store is uninvolved in a hardware chain’s widespread invasion of privacy.

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  • Deputy mayor quizzed ahead of term

    The Colac Herald caught up with newly elected Colac Otway Shire Council deputy mayor Phil Howard, to learn more about him and his new role.

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  • Schoolies to descend on Lorne

    Lorne businesses are uncertain about whether the Schoolies period will bring an increase in business to the region.

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  • Lake Colac’s fishing boost

    Lake Colac will be bolstered with almost 11,000 fish next year for Colac district anglers to enjoy year-round fishing opportunities.

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  • Annual report refers to fake patients fallout

    Actions following the “Fake Patients” saga at Colac’s hospital included fostering a safe “speak up” culture for staff to raise issues and a public apology.

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  • University bosses rake in millions

    The average university boss earns more than $1 million, a new report has found.

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