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  • Gruelling climb helps charities

    Colac firefighter Aidan Barnhart is gearing up for a gruelling stair climb wearing 25 kilograms of uniform, all in the name of cancer and mental health support.

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  • Rainfall lacking during August

    Colac and district residents have experienced a warm, dry August, with the month’s total rainfall tally only reaching half of the monthly average.

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  • A tasty treat for dedicated dads

    ‘Doughnuts for dads’ delivered the perfect mix for Apollo Bay kinder kids to treat their loved ones ahead of Father’s Day this Sunday.

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  • Zero tolerance for illegal hunting

    First came the sound of two gunshots from behind the man and then a deer dropped dead in front of him. 

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  • Referendum date set for October 14

    Colac district voters should check their electoral roll details are up to date and enrol if they’ve turned 18 since the 2022 election, so they can influence the first referendum in almost a quarter of a century.

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  • Editor’s entertaining ride

    Colac Herald editor David McKenzie today farewells the Herald after an award-winning career that has spanned 20 years, including 13 as editor.

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  • Inquiry supports duck ban

    A state inquiry has recommended an end to Victoria’s annual duck hunt from next year.

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  • Letters to the editor

    Today’s letters cover the topics of the Voice referendum and the demonising of transgender people.

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