News
Major sports reserve vision
A $33-million wish list for five Colac sports reserves will guide Colac Otway Shire Council’s investments and aim to attract government funding.
Walkers break down barriers
More than 200 people gathered to show their support in raising awareness for mental health for Winchelsea’s first Conquer the Corrugations walking event.
Colac-owned horse off to Ascot
A group of Colac horse owners are gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as their racehorse The Astrologist vies for the chance to win its first ever Group One race at the prestigious Royal Ascot.
Unregistered vehicle impounded at Cororoooke
A man caught driving erratically under the influence of alcohol while unlicenced in an unregistered car at Cororooke will face court.
Outlook predicts drier winter
It’s set to be a drier and warmer-than-average Victorian winter, the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook says, despite parts of the state experiencing a wetter-than-normal autumn.
Smiling students at Lavers Hill K-12 College
Colac Herald photographer Joel King stopped by Lavers Hill K-12 College where students were busy in the classroom.
Growing our botanic city
Colac Otway Shire Council has been busy greening the city’s streets, parks and open areas to cool the city and boost the environment.
Rural Scene news in brief
Gorse control grants, a plea to fix rural roads, and horse registrations feature in today’s Rural Scene.