News
Avoid false advice, speak with tax professionals
As Colac and district residents look to file tax returns for the 2024-25 financial year, people are being warned about unreputable tax advice resulting in intriguing claims.
Fatality victim identified
A 24-year-old Timboon man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash at Simpson.
Recruitment drive powered for new trainees
Opportunities for bright sparks in Colac are part of an electrical distributor’s big recruitment drive.
Woman fined over incident with golf club
A Colac mother must pay a $400 fine for smashing the windows of a victim’s house with a golf club.
Proposed public art policy could mean more murals
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking feedback from local artists and art lovers on its draft public art policy that would bring creativity to areas of the public realm.
Time to green up city streets
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago - the second-best time is now.”
Amenities sought at harbour
Apollo Bay’s port operations depot should be improved and there should be showers and change rooms at the harbour precinct, users say.
Western Star’s humble start on Warrion farm
Cobden might be the home of Western Star Butter, but it’s not the birthplace of the household brand. A reader contacted the Colac Herald after a report about a social media post gauging interest in a second Western Star container at the town. The post suggested siting the container in the CBD as a tourist […]
Officers investigating car blaze
Police are investigating a Yeodene car fire that engulfed the vehicle on the weekend.
Burnout risk for workers
There is a high chance that Colac and district workers are facing burn out, with a new Beyond Blue community poll showing one in two Australians commonly experience it.
Major upgrades coming for district river
The Gellibrand River is set to receive a $10-million upgrade to improve the waterway’s environmental health and strengthen water security for the future.
Council may freeze rise in saleyard fees
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider revising its fees and charges for the sale of cattle at the Colac Regional Saleyards to provide relief to farmers from the ongoing drought.
Trial set after man’s workplace death
A poultry farm operator has faced court over the workplace death of a much-loved Colac district sportsman, with a trial set for next month.
Butter stirs up town opinions
A survey gauging public interest in a second Western Star Butter container in Cobden has received mixed opinions.
Lamb prices rise like ewe wouldn’t believe
With heavy lamb prices continuing to fetch record highs around the state, Colac district voices have weighed in on whether the good run will continue.
Competition authority green-lights dairy deal
The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission will not stand in the way of dairy business Lactalis in its potential bid to acquire Fonterra.
