News

  • Uniting for positive change

    More than 70 representatives from local councils, government agencies, Traditional Owner corporations, Landcare, research and environment bodies and community groups have joined forces to identify nature and climate positive opportunities for the Corangamite region.

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  • Change clocks, check smoke alarms for daylight savings

    Daylight savings time is finally here, so get ready to enjoy more daylight hours but don’t forget to change your clocks and check your smoke alarms this weekend.

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  • Councillor thanks community

    Colac Otway Shire councillor Kate Hanson wants to say thank you to the community that has supported her during her eight years serving in a councillor position.

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  • Searching for frog calls

    Colac and district residents are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October, as part of Frog Month Victoria.

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  • ‘Promise’ ahead of cattle sale

    Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says spring is “looking more promising”, ahead of today’s store cattle sale.

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  • Councillor nominees hit the coast

    Coastal voters will hear from two thirds of Colac Otway Shire councillor nominees at a forum in Apollo Bay on Sunday.

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  • School holiday entertainment

    The Herald stopped by some school holiday hotspots to capture kids in action this week.

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  • Wild start to spring as rain gauges fill

    September started with the worst storm events many have experienced across the Colac district, with wild sea surges and wind gusts described as “tornado-like” reaching almost 150 kilometres an hour.

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