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Women’s charity drive restarts
The Rotary Club of Colac West has launched an annual appeal for Christmas donations to families in need.
Fundraising walk to help Colac kids
Colac’s Mick McCrickard will tackle a 50-kilometre hike through the Otways this weekend on a mission to help vulnerable young people.
Thousands flow for needy
A pay-it-forward voucher program has allowed Colac Neighbourhood House to provide more than $4000 worth of fresh meat, fruit and vegetables to people in need across the Colac district.
Lobster catchers hoping for increased local sales
Apollo Bay lobster fishers hope an expected boost in local lobster consumption can boost the industry that remains without its key export market.
Get your displays up for lights competition
The annual Colac Herald and MixxFM Christmas Lights Competition launches today, and organisers are hoping for this year to be the biggest ever.
Debate brewing around bottle-o
A big-name bottle shop has plans to open in Apollo Bay’s main trade promenade, sparking discussion among residents.
Prices and quality impress at market
Colac’s 260-head weekly cattle sale stunned livestock agents with strong prices and high-quality cattle.
Community say on local fire breaks
Consultation is underway for planned new fuel breaks around bushfire-prone Otways communities.