News
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.
School fun at Beeac
Colac Herald photographer Chloe Lang stopped by Beeac Primary School this week and saw kids involved in a big array of activities.
Winter burns start in Otways heath
Forest Fire Management Victoria has ignited burnoffs near Carlisle River and Gellibrand this week as it starts its winter burns program.
Colac train services set to resume after upgrade
Train services will resume on Colac’s train line in coming days, with the completion of an upgrade to the Waurn Ponds Station.
Swells and tide damage coast
A coastal authority has recorded a “rare” coupling along the Surf Coast and Colac Otway shorelines, with five-metre swells and king tides eroding the coast and surprising experts.
Tribute to leading citizen
Beeac’s Graham “Dick” Shinners was a passionate volunteer, an eager football supporter and a loving family man who worked tirelessly for his community.
Hoons tear up sport oval
“Idiot” hoons have torn up a Beeac community sportsground, with volunteers left to repair the vehicular vandalism.
Swap meet draws crowd
A huge host of motoring-minded traders have descended on the Colac Showgrounds.