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Traders need help to rebound
Colac Chamber of Commerce says Colac businesses are facing worker shortages due to COVID-19 outbreaks but could recover with continued community support.
New rules to combat outbreak
New COVID-19 restrictions will come into effect across Victoria from tonight, after Colac Otway recorded 63 new cases in the past two days.
Air support needed to suppress blaze
Inaccessible country hampered efforts to contain a small grass and scrub fire west of Colac this week.
DRIVER TRAPPED: Woman rescued after 11-hour ordeal in crashed truck
A truck driver was trapped in her truck for 11 hours after it crashed on a bridge at Carlisle River this week, sparking a massive rescue operation.
Help guide community grants
A Western District charity trust is seeking new volunteers for its Colac advisory committee to help guide grants and empower the region.
Sunshine fun in Colac parks
Colac and district kids are making the most of the summer holidays by testing out Colac’s recently opened playground at Memorial Square and enjoying the botanic gardens. Colac Herald photographer
Chloe Lang captured them in action.
Thrilling Jamboree for Colac’s scouts
Colac’s Scouts have wrapped up their exciting two weeks at a triennial Jamboree.