News
A special storytime for Colac’s children
Colac mayor Kate Hanson has spoken before some tough public crowds, but her biggest test came this week in front of children at Colac Library when she was the special guest reader for National Simultaneous Storytime.
Premiere for Lorne Netflix program
Netflix viewers will be able to see the beautiful backdrop and surfing hotspots of Lorne on their screens from next week, when a new TV show filmed in the coastal town premieres globally.
Minor changes to water laws
A new water restriction by-law that Barwon Water will adopt, will only have minor amendments to the existing by-law and won’t affect current permanent water saving rules.
Flu case surge
Young and healthy Colac people are becoming gravely ill with the flu, as medical professionals warn of the serious risks and become concerned about people contracting COVID-19 and the flu at the same time.
Macca’s job blitz
McDonald’s will host a one-day hiring blitz tomorrow in an attempt to fill 5000 jobs across the state.
Letters to the editor
The wash-up of the federal election, and a mental health reminder feature in today’s letters.
Young Bomber hits the lead
A perfect six-vote performance has lifted Irrewarra-Beeac’s Jeremi Robinson into the lead of the Colac Herald’s coaches’ Player of the Year Award. Robinson polled the maximum three votes from both coaches in the Bombers’ round seven win over Colac Imperials, to take her tally to 22 votes for the season. She sits a vote clear […]
Auction exceeds expectations
A two-bedroom cottage has netted $460,000 at auction at Cobden, further demonstrating the strength of the region’s property market.