News
Croquet season launch
Colac Mallet Sports Club launched its 2023-24 croquet season on Saturday, with perfect spring weather conditions and a “good roll up of enthusiastic members”.
Stargazing shots stun judges
Brent Martin has fond memories of stargazing with his Nanna in Zimbabwe when she would visit from South Africa.
Peter’s praise for equipment and quick response
When Peter Lemke arrived to work earlier this year, nothing could have warned him that just before knock-off time, he would collapse and stop breathing.
Researchers aim to boost diets
Don’t veg out – veg in! A Colac district researcher is part of a team that has created an app that hopes to boost the daily intake of vegetables in young adults.
Musical hits home for director
Red Door’s Zoe Hudgell says having a Pacific Islands connection behind the scenes of Moana the Musical will add a special element during preparations for the production.
Corangamite shire opens roadside grazing
Corangamite Shire farmers are now able to apply for roadside grazing permits so their livestock eat the grass and reduce fire hazards as conditions dry out in summer.
Family escape house fire
A Winchelsea family has escaped a house fire after a neighbour who went outside to look for their cat, saw smoke coming from the roof and alerted the sleeping residents.
‘Warra through to prelim
Irrewarra-Beeac will take on the Colac Imperials in this weekend’s preliminary final after ending Lorne’s season in today’s first semi-final with a 9.12 (66) to 6.5 (41) win as the Colac Herald went to print.