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Man dies in farm incident
A farm worker has died after becoming trapped in a hay baler at Swan Marsh.
Odds on for an epic race day
Tomorrow’s Colac Herald Christmas Races is shaping up to be the biggest ever, with perfect conditions lending themselves to the city’s first major gathering since the pandemic.
Music series hits high note
Colac’s arts centre has celebrated its final morning music performance of 2021, while looking ahead to 2022.
Shopping restriction eases for unvaccinated
Unvaccinated people can now shop in Victoria but masks remain in retail settings, under an easing of Victoria’s COVID-19 rules.
Fire restrictions start on Monday
Colac and district residents have just five days to get their properties ready for the start of the fire danger period.
Boost for homelessness centre
The Colac community has dug deep to donate a host of new appliances that will fit out the city’s coming homelessness crisis centre.
From Colac to the Caribbean
The Herald has dipped into the archives to look at Josh Garner’s path from being an exciting cricket talent with City United to winning a spot in Australia’s squad for next month’s Under-19 World Cup in the West Indies.
Festive concert milestone
The Colac City Band will relish the sound of live applause again as it returns for the 75th Colac Carols by Candlelight.