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25.01.2022 Regional Victoria will take the third step in the process to COVID-normal at 11.59pm tomorrow night, reducing restrictions for Colac and district. Premier Daniel Andrews said regional Victorias new case rate has been below five a day recently, and the most recent case of unknown transmission was 14 days ago, with that person to come off the statistics tomorrow. This means gathering limits will increase to 10 people outdoors, and most businesses can reopen with limits.... https://colacherald.com.au//regional-victoria-to-cut-rest/

25.01.2022 Lolly launching machines, ghost trees and online scare-taculars are among the spooky initiatives for COVID-safe Halloween celebrations this weekend. More details below or in today's print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au//halloween-guidelines-for-tric/

24.01.2022 Former Colac Tigers Football Netball Club footballer Dustin Walters is making himself at home in Darwin before suiting up for Northern Territory powerhouse St Marys. Full article below

24.01.2022 Premier Daniel Andrews says there have been no new cases of COVID-19 in regional Victoria in the past 24 hours. Mr Andrews has spoken about current cases during his daily briefing. He said there were 47 active cases in regional Victoria, with 23 active in Colac Otway and six at Geelong.... https://colacherald.com.au//premier-says-no-new-cases-in-/

24.01.2022 A woman has escaped a housefire that razed a Colac home. The woman was taken to hospital for assessment from smoke inhalation. To read the full story click the link below or pick up a copy of today's print edition from you nearest outlet ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/11/fire-destroys-colac-home/

23.01.2022 Kawarren children have been unable to enjoy their new playground this week, despite playgrounds across the state opening up from COVID restrictions. Full story below https://colacherald.com.au/2020//storm-holds-up-play-plans/

23.01.2022 Colac op shops are reporting a flood of donations and are calling out for more hands to help ease the strain on volunteers. Full story below ... https://colacherald.com.au//01/help-needed-to-sort-donati/

22.01.2022 Trinity College Colac year 12 students enjoyed a fun-filled last day of school as they dressed up as famous duos and groups. Click the link below or see today's print edition to view more fantastic photos from the celebrations. https://colacherald.com.au///fun-finish-to-mucked-up-year/

22.01.2022 BLACKOUT A Colac power outage has impacted more than 200 Powercor customers. Power is currently out at Queen, Corangamite and Murray streets. ... Powercor has estimated that it will restore power by 2.30pm today. Several businesses are without power.

22.01.2022 Colacs Big Night In link below

22.01.2022 ’ Colac Cinemas’ owners are committed to reopening the cinema when government guidelines allow, and say the prolonged closure of theatres is somewhat confusing. To hear from Colac Cinemas' owner Helen White click the link below or pick up a print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au///cinema-owners-keen-to-reopen/ See more

21.01.2022 Colac Area Health is welcoming applicants for a new executive role and vacancies on its board of directors. Colac Area Health chief Fiona Brew’s said the organisation would be employing a planning and resources executive director. To learn more about the role and read the full story, click the link below or read today's print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au//applicants-wanted-for-hospita/

21.01.2022 He was only at the crease for about 22 overs, Cobden captain Josh Fagan said of Merrett’s remarkable knock. Read the full story via the link below

21.01.2022 A fire has gutted historic former shops in the centre of Beeac. Fire crews from across the region attended the fire yesterday morning in a row of three former shops that people were using as a residence. Full story below or in todays Colac Herald print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au///fire-guts-former-beeac-shops/ See more

21.01.2022 The Victorian Government will downgrade its facemask requirements again on Monday after a week without community transmission in the state. More details in today's Colac Herald or the link below ... https://colacherald.com.au//mask-requirements-ease-in-vic/

20.01.2022 APOLLO BAY COVID-19 TESTING UPDATE: Great Ocean Road Health will continue COVID-19 testing clinic at Apollo Bay today, tomorrow and Sunday. The pop-up clinic is open today and tomorrow from 9am to 4pm at Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2/20 Nelson Street, Apollo Bay.... People should call 0438 855 259 to book an appointment. It comes as viral fragments of coronavirus were detected in a wastewater sample from the sewer network at Apollo Bay. Meanwhile, people can still continue to access testing at Apollo Bays Otway Health and Lorne Community Hospital, open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm. Call Otway Health on 5237 8500 and Lorne Community Hospital on 5289 4300 to book an appointment.

20.01.2022 Buskers in Colac’s Murray Street could help energise the city’s shopping strip and give young musicians a chance to cut their teeth, traders say. See more below today or in today's Colac Herald ... https://colacherald.com.au//musical-renaissance-to-attrac/

20.01.2022 Another Colac Tigers Football player has made the move north Read the full story in today's Colac Herald print or online edition.

19.01.2022 A wounded economy and a dearth of international workers means Colac needs to unlock land for development pronto, the citys mayor says. Full story below or in todays Colac Herald print edition https://colacherald.com.au//push-to-unlock-housing-land-i/

19.01.2022 ' Pictured is student Tilly Jarvis and teacher Jaymie Lowe of Birregurra Primary School. We hope all our teachers are feeling celebrated today

19.01.2022 The countdown is on until COLACS BIG NIGHT IN! Tune in to Facebook to hear from an amazing lineup of local talent as they put on an absolute show for our community tonight. Also be sure to organise your local takeaway or fresh produce to top off the evening.... See you tonight at 6.30pm.

19.01.2022 Colac Otway and surrounding regions saw a massive drop in flu cases last year compared with the previous year, but people should interpret the data with caution, the Department of Health says. We caught up with Corangamite Clinic GP Dr Anne McGuane for an interview.... Read the full story below https://colacherald.com.au//barely-a-sniffle-for-flu-seas/

18.01.2022 Colac and district has recorded no new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. Premier Daniel Andrews has told his morning media briefing that regional Victoria, including Colac Otway, recorded no new cases in the past 24 hours. There are 58 active cases in regional Victoria, down from 74 yesterday.... https://colacherald.com.au//no-new-covid-19-cases-in-regi/

18.01.2022 Colac’s retail fuel margin is down to about seven cents, with drivers filling up for less than their Geelong counterparts. Learn more below or pick up a copy of today's print edition to read more.... https://colacherald.com.au//petrol-prices-steady-despite-/

18.01.2022 UPDATE: Infectious disease expert Professor Allen Cheng confirmed yesterdays four cases in Colac Otway are linked to known cases, and that the State Government remains confident that the local outbreak is under control. Premier Daniel Andrews says the State Government identified four new cases of COVID-19 in Colac Otway yesterday. But he said regional Victoria remains on the cusp of potentially taking two steps forward next week in its recovery roadmap from coronavirus restr...ictions. The new cases bring Colac Otways active case number to 33.

18.01.2022 Colac Otway Shire Council has welcomed the State Government’s decision to waive its permit requirements for outdoor dining. But businesses must still apply through the council’s permit process to introduce outdoor seating to comply with health and safety regulations.... Read the full story via the link below or in today's print edition https://colacherald.com.au//state-scraps-extra-dining-per/

18.01.2022 Long-time Apollo Bay pool advocates say they were overwhelmed to see the town’s schoolkids enjoying the revamped facility this week. Read more below or pick up a copy of today's print edition ... https://colacherald.com.au//bay-jumps-for-joy-into-new-po/

17.01.2022 ? Police are appealing for witnesses following a brazen armed robbery at a Cobden service station. Camperdown police Senior Sergeant Bill Caldow said a man entered the Cobden BP on Camperdown-Cobden Road at 8.15am Monday.... Read more below or in today's print edition https://colacherald.com.au/2020//arrest-over-armed-robbery/

17.01.2022 Five Colac Otway people have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Colac Otway now has 28 active cases, down from 33 yesterday. Corangamite Shire and Surf Coast Shire now have zero active COVID-19 cases.... Geelongs case load has fallen to seven active cases, after being 10 yesterday. Warrnambool remains on one active case, which is the same as yesterday. Ballarat and Golden Plains have zero active cases. Regional Victoria has 58 active cases, and has recorded a daily average of 4.3 new cases over the past 14 days. Seven of regional Victorias cases in the past fortnight have been from an unknown source.

17.01.2022 Emergency crews are on the scene of a building fire/hazardous materials incident in Bath Street, Colac, near the intersection with Hill Street. Please avoid the area and take care.

16.01.2022 Colac’s Rotary clubs are helping vulnerable families in Colac and district this Christmas, hoping to ease the pressure around the festive season. ’ . ~ ’ .... Full story below or in today's print edition.

16.01.2022 Testing in Apollo Bay. Almost 12 per cent of the Apollo Bay population have been tested for COVID-19, with Great Ocean Road Health now encouraging asymptomatic construction workers to get tested. Full story below or in todays Colac Herald print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/09/testing-popular-on-coast/ See more

16.01.2022 ' , ' ! Year 12 and Grade Six students will be able to celebrate their school graduations this year, but their families won’t be able to witness the ceremonies in person. Full story below ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/10/graduation-go-ahead/

15.01.2022 APOLLO BAY COVID-19 TESTING UPDATE: Great Ocean Road Health is urging Apollo Bay residents working in the construction industry to undergo voluntary asymptomatic COVID screening tests at Apollo Bays pop-up clinic. This is due to construction workers being allowed to travel outside their residential postcode and will assist GORH in gathering information about a potential COVID-19 outbreak in the community after positive waste water results.... Asymptomatic testing does not require self-isolation. The pop-up clinic is open from 9am to 4pm today and tomorrow at the Apollo Bay Golf Club. Call 0438 855 259 to book an appointment.

15.01.2022 - , . ’ . ~ Nat Atherden. returns to COPACC this year, with new initiatives joining annual traditions while restrictions prevent normal events from happening. More below ... https://colacherald.com.au//cook-up-a-storm-to-launch-exh/

15.01.2022 Plans in motion for a potential drop in players. See below for more.

15.01.2022 ! Border controls surrounding metropolitan Melbourne will lift from November 9, paving the way for city tourists to return to the Otways. Full story below or in today's print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au//ring-of-steel-to-lift-melbour/

14.01.2022 More than 1200 devices tuned in to enjoy Colacs Big Night In concert streamed from Colacs arts centre on Saturday night. The concert encouraged people to buy meals from local businesses and enjoy a great night of local entertainment, while spreading a message about banding together to get through the pandemic.... Full story below https://colacherald.com.au//09/concert-draws-virtual-crowd/

14.01.2022 Today's Decade in a Day special feature catches up with some award-winning filmmakers whose talent was already on show as teens in Colac in the 1990s. https://colacherald.com.au//01/friends-love-for-film-endu/

14.01.2022 Apollo Bay businesses say a shortage of workers is forcing them to close their doors more often, which is hurting what should be key COVID-recovery trade during the town’s peak season. Read the full story in today's Colac Herald https://colacherald.com.au//shortage-of-workers-hampering/

14.01.2022 Colac Area Health and its staff have pinked up this month in celebration of Pink Up Colac Staff members helped to raise awareness of breast cancer and raise money for the McGrath Foundation. https://colacherald.com.au/2020/10/dressed-up-for-charity/

14.01.2022 . At a time when the health of the Colac and district community has never been so important, Colac Area Healths new director of community health is prepared for the challenge. Full story below ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/09/health-director-arrives/ See more

13.01.2022 Colac’s cinema and religious groups are rejoicing the latest round of eased COVID restrictions and are eyeing a return to normal by Christmas. Read more on the eased restrictions below or pick up a copy of today's print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/11/mass-gatherings-return/

13.01.2022 With the ease of restrictions coming in to effect in regional Victoria this evening, its important to reflect on the hard work and sacrifices our community has made this far and to ensure we keep this in mind going forward. Business leader and Spence Construction Director Matt Gibson has this to say #LetsGetBackToNone

13.01.2022 Pubs can open, a household bubble is permitted and most businesses can reopen their doors under new COVID restrictions that take effect from tomorrow. Full story below along with a breakdown of what is permitted going forward via the link below and in todays Colac Herald print edition. https://colacherald.com.au//countdown-to-eased-rules-is-o/

13.01.2022 The State Government yesterday announced $3 billion in cash grants, tax relief and cashflow support for businesses during the ongoing pandemic. Full story below or in todays Colac Herald print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au//3-billion-business-boost-from/ See more

12.01.2022 Colac Specialist School will receive $13.9 million for its relocation and expansion at the old Colac High School site. CSS principal Cameron Peverett praised the funding and said it would mean a state-of-the-art specialist school that would reinvigorate the heritage high school building. Meanwhile, Hampden Specialist School at Cobden will receive $10.7 million for upgrades, Lorne P-12 College will receive $9 million and Birregurra Primary School will get $2.2 million under ...the State Government’s budget bonanza. Read more details and budget breakdown in tomorrow’s Colac Herald.

12.01.2022 Colacs Marg White has answered the call for more women to step forward in Colac Otway Shire Councils coming election. Her vision for the next four years includes a dedication to Lake Colacs foreshore, a pledge to informed decision making and a strong voice for coastal communities under a new Great Ocean Road authority. Full story below or in todays Colac Herald print edition.... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/09/candidate-shares-vision/

12.01.2022 A man of many talents Carlisle River's Ross Panther has notched up the club's first century during the club's return to cricket. More below or in today's print edition.

12.01.2022 ! It's fantastic to see our town being recognised internationally for our efforts to #KeepColacSafe and #LetsGetBackToNone. Well done Colac and to all those leaders involved. ... See more about this in tomorrow's Colac Herald.

12.01.2022 Couple celebrates 60 years of bliss tomorrow It was the spring of 1955 when John and Fay Higgins first became acquainted at Colac Presbyterian Church. Fay, nee Boyes, was 17 and near finishing school, and John was 20 and worked on his fathers Irrewarra farm.... Read the full love story below or in todays Colac Herald https://colacherald.com.au//09/couples-love-lasts-a-lifet/

11.01.2022 South Colac Sports Club champion calls time on senior footy career

11.01.2022 Colac Otways mayor has come out against a climate action survey sent to candidates, but the team behind the questionnaire says it is common practice. Full story below or in todays print edition https://colacherald.com.au//election-survey-draws-critici/

10.01.2022 Colacs Big Night In is happening TONIGHT Grab your local produce and whip up a delicious meal or alternatively put the pots and pans away and order a takeaway option from a local business. Tell us below where youre shopping today

10.01.2022 Two people in Colac Otway have tested positive for COVID-19 this weekend. Barwon Health has confirmed the two additional cases, who are household contacts of existing cases and who are already in isolation. They follow news on Friday of four household contacts testing positive. Health authorities had already reminded the public that they expected such cases.... Colac Otways number of active cases fell in todays statistics, with 26 active cases, compared with 28 yesterday. https://colacherald.com.au//new-colac-otway-cases-were-al/

09.01.2022 We need to show young people that Colac Otway is a great place to live, not to leave. Colacs Jake Finnigan has done plenty for a 26-year-old and now he is putting his hand up in Colac Otway Shire Councils upcoming election. Read more about Jake and what he has to offer below ... https://colacherald.com.au//politics-strikes-a-chord-for-/ See more

09.01.2022 A power outage in Colac left more than 200 businesses and homes without power temporarily. More details below ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020//colac-blackout-disruption/

07.01.2022 Warning for campers Forest Fire Management Victoria is urging campers in the Otway Ranges to ensure their campfires don’t become bushfires, as summer approaches and temperatures rise. Full story below or in today's print edition ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020//plea-over-campfire-safety/

07.01.2022 - First year university student Nick Boylan is looking forward to returning to campus as universities welcome students back next semester. More in today's Colac Herald

07.01.2022 UPDATE 3.25pm DHHS has updated its website to list three new total cases in Colac Otway in the past 24 hours. The change in figures indicates there have been five new recoveries in the past 24 hours and three new cases.... Previous post below: State health authorities have added three COVID-19 cases to Colac Otways overall tally, but active cases numbers are falling. Todays DHHS update lists 20 active cases in Colac Otway, down from 22 in yesterdays report. But todays report also lists 136 total cases in Colac Otway since the pandemic began, three more than yesterday. Theres no word yet on whether theyre new cases, or reclassified cases. https://colacherald.com.au//active-case-numbers-fall-in-c/

07.01.2022 Apollo Bay Football Netball Club have appointed three females to fill the club’s major off-field positions. More in today's Colac Herald.

06.01.2022 Women and girls in need can access vital hygiene products thanks to generous community donations. The Rotary Club of Colac West has finished its Share the Dignity drive, which encouraged people to donate products such as tampons and pads, using a collection box in Colac Woolworths. Full story below... https://colacherald.com.au//09/rotary-thrilled-at-generos/ See more

06.01.2022 Lightstation closure amid concerns. Cape Otways iconic lightstation has told staff it will close its doors permanently from March. https://colacherald.com.au//lighthouse-will-close-amid-co/

06.01.2022 Colac and districts COVID-19 outbreak has slowed, with all new cases in recent days already in isolation due to being close contacts of previous cases. Full article via the link below or in todays Colac Herald print edition. https://colacherald.com.au//cluster-slows-down-as-bulla-o/

06.01.2022 Colac and district community groups, local government authorities and Traditional Owners have one week left to apply for funding from the Wild Otways Initiative Community Environments Grants Program. Full story below ... https://colacherald.com.au/2021/01/otway-funding-chance/

05.01.2022 More than 97 per cent of people surveyed would use a hard waste service if Colac Otway Shire Council offered it, a new report says. Would you support a hard waste service if it was offered here in the shire? Tell us below or read the full story by clicking the link. ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/09/survey-backs-hard-waste/

05.01.2022 There have been no new COVID-19 cases in Colac and district in the past 24 hours. Premier Daniel Andrews has told this mornings briefing that there have been no new cases in regional Victoria, including Colac Otway Shire. There are 52 active cases in regional Victoria.... https://colacherald.com.au//another-day-with-no-new-cases/

04.01.2022 Colac resident Kelly Hickey has arguably one of the citys most important jobs. Ms Hickey is Colacs Australian Lamb Companys lead COVID-19 officer and is overseeing the companys day-to-day safety protocols, to reduce transmission risk for the workforce and the wider Colac community. Full interview below ... https://colacherald.com.au/2020/09/colacs-covid-frontline/ See more

04.01.2022 Victoria has recorded 42 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, and eight more people have been added to the death toll. The number of active cases in Victoria has fallen below 1000, falling to 991 in the past 25 hours after being at 1040 yesterday. Regional Victoria has 37 active cases, down from 42 yesterday.... https://colacherald.com.au//regional-victorias-case-numbe/

04.01.2022 Chris Rodgers has sent us this footage of a freak strom that hit Cressy this afternoon, dumping hail and rain on the township, flooding streets and sending water through roofs into romes. Read about the storm in Monday's Colac Herald.

03.01.2022 Colac Otways number of active COVID-19 cases has fallen by one to 22 and there have been no new cases in the past 24 hours. DHHS figures indicate the shires total case number remains at 133. Geelong has four active cases, Warrnambool has one, and there are zero active cases across Corangamite, Surf Coast, Ballarat and Golden Plains.... https://colacherald.com.au//active-case-numbers-fall-by-o/

02.01.2022 A furry visitor charmed beachgoers at Apollo Bay, when the koala stopped by to check out the surf. https://colacherald.com.au//surfs-up-for-adventurous-koal/

02.01.2022 Thank you to all those who are providing care to members of our community who are unwell, vulnerable or in need of assistance at this time. Pictured is CODAs Eliza Phillips who is encouraging Colac to do the right thing in a bid to get back to none. #LetsGetBackToNone