News

  • Bikes, coffee and interaction

    The Colac Herald heard about the growing popularity of a weekly gathering at Beeac, and thought we’d catch up with the motorbike-riding, coffee-loving retirees who appreciate the ride and chance to have a chat with mates.

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  • Bay festival expected to return

    Apollo Bay Seafood Festival director Bill Hurley-Fraser is confident a full-scale event will return next year after State Government “budget cuts” and volunteer fatigue forced officials to make the difficult decision to cancel the main event planned for this weekend.

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  • No reports of rubbish dumping

    Community members and local firefighters have raised concerns about rubbish dumped on the side of the Princes Highway, near Pirron Yallock.

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  • Still rockin’ three decades on

    Almost three decades in the making, the Colac Rock ‘n’ Roll Club has a history as vibrant as its member’s dance moves.

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  • Council to consider 35-lot subdivision

    Vacant land in Apollo Bay could be home to a 35-lot subdivision, if Colac Otway Shire Council approves the plans.

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  • Centenary celebrations begin

    Colac West Primary School has started celebrating 100 years of providing education to the Colac community.

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  • Survey supports need for upgrade

    More than 250 people have provided feedback about what they want the future of the Colac Botanic Gardens to look like.

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  • Grower defends crop against butterfly plague

    Colac district vegetable grower Joe Sgro says he has never seen white butterflies in plague proportions to the extent the region has experienced this week, with high humidity the key contributor.

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