News

  • News in brief

    Two new commissioners will commence their roles in 2025, charged with supervising Parliamentary behaviour.

    By

  • Council asking budget questions

    What would you like to see included in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget?

    By

  • MP wants events on Australia Day

    Colac and district’s federal MP is calling for all Australia Day events to return to January 26.

    By

  • Billboard proposal back again

    A developer is continuing to attempt to bring double-sided billboards to Colac, despite a state tribunal refusing previous applications.

    By

  • 2024 News Year in Review

    Colac Herald’s news reporters looked back through the archives to reflect on the year and bring you the biggest stories of 2024.

    By

  • STAY SAFE: Celebrate safely and arrive alive

    They’re our rescuers, responders, healers and volunteer helpers—and they’re all the more reason to take care this Christmas.

    By

  • Murder evidence hand-up

    A Colac man charged with murder will face court again in February.

    By

  • Exciting off-season for Rongdit

    From training sessions with “Jezza” and “Paddy” to digging into team building exercises at the “Hangar,” Colac’s Ben Rongdit has football at his fingertips ahead of his promising draft year.

    By