News
Breast self-examination is key
With nine Australians dying from breast cancer every day, Colac GP Dr Anne McGuane says self-examination and regular screening are the best ways to detect breast cancer early.
Leaders raise big issues
More housing, better rail and roads, environmental work – Colac Otway Shire’s mayor has helped push Colac and district’s big issues with senior ministers and spokespeople in Canberra.
Colac Herald news in brief
A worrying decline in STI testing, a Medicare rebate for high blood pressure testing, and federal grants for community groups.
Letters to the editor
The historic meaning of Australia Day and January 26 feature in today’s letters.
A stunning, tranquil oasis at Birre
Retired nurse Susie Coulson loves spending time in her wonderful and “quirky” Birregurra garden.
Federal probe into bank exodus
A Federal Government taskforce will identify the impacts and potential solutions to a growing number of bank branch closures in regional Australia.
Christmas finish for coast project
A multi-million-dollar Apollo Bay coastal restoration project is on track to be complete before Christmas.
