Weather
Lake Colac drying up again
SUMMER is yet to arrive but the water level in Lake Colac is already lower than last summer because of a lack of winter and spring rain.
Herald journalist rides out hurricane
COLAC Herald journalist Kate Wilson says a hurricane wasn’t on her list of must-see tourist attractions when visiting the United States.
Contractors want sunshine to make hay
COLAC district hay contractors say more sun and good spring rain could lead to a good hay season.
Concern Lake Colac will dry again
SMALL sailing boats and rowers can use Lake Colac after winter rain boosted the water level, but a lake advocate is concerned it will dry out over summer.
Too wet for sheep farmer
A COLAC district sheep farm has had almost a year’s worth of rain in only eight months.
Colac snap brings snow to Otways
SNOW settled on the Otways ridge yesterday after a cold snap.
Surgery follows crash on icy road
A LAVERS HILL man had emergency surgery yesterday after his car crashed in icy conditions in the Otways.
Rain forces hospital evacuation
STAFF evacuated eight elderly residents after heavy rain flooded Apollo Bay’s hospital and aged-care centre.