News
Busy lake reeling in fishermen
Fishers are lining the shores of Lake Purrumbete to snag redfins, tiger trout and more over the holidays.
Police seek details to locate lawnmowers
Seriously brazen thieves have stolen two lawnmowers in two days – both while victims were still mowing the lawn.
Motorist suspended after drunken crash
A Colac plumber who got his money’s worth of free beer before ploughing into a power pole has received a criminal conviction for drink driving.
Park plans frustrate residents
Apollo Bay residents want more of a say over how a coastal authority is upgrading the town’s recreation reserve.
Vote to join group
Colac Otway Shire Council could soon officially join a south-west local government group.
Tables turn for traders
Colac Otway traders can waive goodbye to street furniture fees for another year.
Family welfare agencies planning to merge
Family agencies Barwon Child, Youth and Family and Bethany Community Support will merge into a new single organisation.
Footy fines foster fundraising
A photo of a Birregurra footballer in the Colac Herald would usually cost them a $5 fine to help fund the end-of-year footy trip, but Jonty Graham’s newspaper appearance has supported an even worthier cause.