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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.
Phone voting for COVID
People in isolation due to COVID-19 will be able to vote by phone in November’s state election.
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.
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.
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.
Stolen property swapped for ice
Colac drug dealers are straight-swapping stolen tools for “ice” and other illicit substances, court reports reveal.
Camperdown exits fresh milk
A Camperdown dairy processor will stop its fresh milk operations in just two weeks after rising input costs.
Citizen science protects lake
Citizen science is playing a vital role in protecting the Colac district’s environment, an expert says.