News

  • Forrest bike trail closes for upgrade

    One of Forrest’s mountain bike network trails has temporarily closed while it receives an upgrade.

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  • Historic tree likely to live on

    A popular Colac palm could receive a new lease on life after a private contractor offered to take the tree and find it a new home.

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  • Coast health service recognised for care

    Great Ocean Road Health has taken out a state award for its commitment and community-focused approach to healthcare.

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  • Great gardens’ grand opening

    Colac South West Primary School has celebrated its Grade Four cohort’s planting power, officially opening the school’s new gardens this week.

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  • Facebook fraud convicted

    “That’s a cruel, cruel hoax to play on someone.”

    A Colac woman who scammed a victim out of $200 by falsely advertising a vehicle on Facebook marketplace has received a $600 fine on top of repaying the money she stole.

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  • Local treatment a GORH priority

    A regional health service at Apollo Bay and Lorne has prioritised creating options for patients to be treated locally this year.

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  • Call for info centre operator

    Colac Otway Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest to enter a lease to operate a visitor information service at the Colac Visitor Information Centre.

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  • Farewell to sport stalwart

    I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started working at the Colac Herald 15 years ago.

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