News

  • Tough stance on family violence

    Offenders who commit “lower-level” family violence in front of children should potentially face up to two years’ imprisonment, a Colac district upper-house MP says.

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  • New party to “drain swamp”

    A new proposed political party based in Colac is taking aim squarely at Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews in this year’s state election.

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  • Illegal tobacco sales continue in district

    Three years and a pandemic later, a Colac business is still selling illegal tobacco under the counter.

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  • Busy year for committee

    Returning “giant” events, a strong committee and a grand opening are the big-ticket items for the Gellibrand Public Hall team.

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  • Phone voting for COVID

    People in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote by phone in November’s state election.

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  • Floods might strike region

    Parts of south-west Victoria can expect heavy rain and potential flooding this morning, with authorities issuing a flood watch for the Otway Coast.

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  • Vigilant locals vital to stop thefts of firewood

    Colac residents should remain up-to-date with the local firewood collection laws following the illegal theft of a 400-year-old red gum tree at Inverleigh Flora Reserve.

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  • Player of the Year thought his season was over

    Newly-crowned Colac Herald Player of the Year Levi Dare says he feared his season was over midway through the year.

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