News
Horror start to 2025 on roads
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle has issued a warning to motorists following a horror start to the year on Victoria’s roads, with the highest number of road fatalities in the month of January for 24 years.
Weekend of fun planned for Birre
It’s double the fun at Birregurra this weekend, with a scooter, BMX and skateboarding competition running alongside the much-loved Birregurra Market Family Fun Day.
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Farmer adjourns mistreatment case
A Colac district farmer will likely contest animal cruelty charges relating to the alleged mistreatment of cattle on his Dreeite farm.
EPA eyes site over lake pollution
Victoria’s environmental watchdog is investigating a Colac industry over contaminated water flowing into Lake Colac.
Otways blaze is challenging
Emergency services have praised the firefighting response to contain multiple out-of-control bushfires in the Otways.
Lucky strike: storm takes hold of district
A Colac woman has had a terrifyingly close brush with lightning.
Former teacher putting hand up for Wannon
Armed with her motto “it’s what we do next that counts”, Cooriemungle retiree Fiona Mackenzie has thrown her hat in the ring for the federal seat of Wannon.
Importance of local news
Meta’s move to abandon fact-checking services highlights the role of local newspapers, says a press group that includes the Colac Herald.