News
Sharing their love of music
They may have a new home, but there’s nothing new about the happily infectious tunes of the Vanuatu Colac Local String Band.
Increase in animal cruelty reports
There’s been a rise in animal cruelty reports in Colac Otway, as the increasing number of seized and surrendered animals across the state causes concern for authorities.
Irrewarra recorded as hot property
Irrewarra is one of the “most-searched” areas in the state by property buyers, according to recently released real estate data.
State recognises Colac foster carers
Colac foster carers and Victorian Protecting Children Awards finalists Amy Baudinette and Colin Chester are encouraging local people to consider becoming carers and help children in need.
Mud hut demolition resumes
Demolition of Winchelsea’s mud hut will resume this week, with contractors and a zoologist expected to be onsite from today.
Colac branch to set to reopen
Colac’s ANZ Bank branch is set to reopen after closing temporarily five months ago.
Severe weather impacts district roads
Motorists are being warned to take care this week, with branches and debris likely to remain strewn across district roads after wild weather conditions.
Back-to-back grand finals for Colac
A thrilling second semi-final win over Newtown and Chilwell has booked the Colac Tigers a spot in their second-straight grand final. The Tigers, playing without star midcourter Zara Walters, prevailed over the Eagles at West Oval today, 48-45. See Monday’s Colac Herald for more.