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Carbon Offset

  • Council swaps carbon credits for local projects

    Colac Otway Shire Council will no longer buy carbon credits to meet its net-zero emissions target, diverting the money towards local environmental initiatives instead.

    By Naomi NewcombeMarch 28, 2025

  • Reversing a life of emissions

    An international environmental initiative has recognised a Colac conservationist for her dedication to offsetting her lifetime’s worth of carbon emissions.

    By Rachel SimmondsJuly 9, 2021
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    High winds earlier this week stirred up Lake Beeac High winds earlier this week stirred up Lake Beeac's salty surface, with a haze visible above the lake. Have you taken an eye-catching snap of the Colac and district? Send your pictures to news@colacherald.com to feature in the Colac Herald's People Pics!
    Three Colac district riders have blitzed the Victo Three Colac district riders have blitzed the Victorian Offroad Championships in last weekend’s enduro competition at Dartmoor. Luke Paton, Lilley Sexton and Archer Paton showed why they were rising stars of the junior enduro scene. The trio of riders have attended close to 20 competitive events to date. Check out the riders in action!
    Colac’s central business district speed limit ha Colac’s central business district speed limit has officially dropped to 40 kilometres an hour. Colac Otway Shire Council’s service and operations team completed the installation of 40kmh speed zone signs this week, following community consultation and Department of Transport and Planning approval. #colacherald #colac
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    Catch up with the weekend sport within the Colac District. In this week's episode of 'Game On' we cover the CDFNL and GFNL games as well as the Colac Braves Baseball, Colac Rovers Football Club and Pennant Golf. Make sure to tune in next week for another jam packed episode.
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