News

  • Facebook fraud convicted

    “That’s a cruel, cruel hoax to play on someone.”

    A Colac woman who scammed a victim out of $200 by falsely advertising a vehicle on Facebook marketplace has received a $600 fine on top of repaying the money she stole.

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  • Local treatment a GORH priority

    A regional health service at Apollo Bay and Lorne has prioritised creating options for patients to be treated locally this year.

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  • Call for info centre operator

    Colac Otway Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest to enter a lease to operate a visitor information service at the Colac Visitor Information Centre.

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  • Farewell to sport stalwart

    I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started working at the Colac Herald 15 years ago.

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  • Christmas event set to star Ben Lee

    A renowned ARIA award-winning artist and a Palestinian-turned-Aussie sensation are locked in to delight Colac at next month’s Christmas by the Lake.

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  • Popular palm’s removal prompts public concern

    Colac hospital authorities have confirmed a historic palm tree will be removed to make way for critical infrastructure. But crews are still determining what the future of the tree will look like.

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  • Birre fundraiser reaches $4K

    The Birregurra General Store is right on track to hit their goal for the annual Birregurra CFA fundraiser. Birregurra coffee lovers help out their local CFA every November, with the Birregurra General Store donating $1 from every coffee sold to the firefighters this month. Heading into fire season Birregurra General Store owner Steve D’ACunto says, […]

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  • Hidden garden art tells story

    There’s a story behind each miniature artwork currently nestled in the Colac Botanic Gardens.

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