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Race meet continues to evolve
The Colac Herald Christmas Races has evolved since the early years when punters rolled up to the track with their esky full looking to fill their boots and wallets.
Swan stars in win over Lorne
Only one netballer earned maximum SportsPower Colac coaches’ votes during an even round of Colac district netballer. Star Swan Ruby Bowers was the only player to receive three votes from both coaches after leading the Seans to victory against Lorne. See below for all the round 17 votes. The leaderboard will remaining hidden until a […]
Call for highway safety review following Colac man’s death
A Victorian Coroner has called for a safety review of the Princes Highway at Pomborneit, where a Colac man died last year after his vehicle hit a koala before a head-crash with a milk tanker.
Anger at $83K gravel path plan
Colac Otway Shire Council intends to spend $83,000 to replace less than 300 metres of asphalt footpath with gravel in Elliminyt’s Ruby Court, despite residents’ opposition.
Councillor keen to continue work
Current Colac Otway Shire councillor Chris Potter says there’s still plenty for him to do in the shire and he’s definitely up for the task as he seeks re-election.
Young snappers’ time to shine
It’s time to start snapping Colac Otway youth, with the council’s photography competition now open.
Birthing services suspended at Camperdown
Birthing services are suspended at Camperdown Hospital, and with Colac not a reliable option, expecting mothers in the region are having to turn to other hospitals up to over an hour away.
