Colac Herald

Colac Herald The award-winning Colac Herald is Colac and district’s newspaper of choice. The Colac Herald rolled off the presses in 1868 and absorbed the Observer in 1874.

Produced by a dedicated team based in Colac, the Colac Herald arrives each Monday, Wednesday and Friday with the district’s most up-to-date and in-depth news and sports reports and advertising that’s a proven winner. A newspaper created for Colac and district by people who make Colac and district their home, the Colac Herald continues a tradition dating back almost 150 years to the launch of the C

olac Observer in 1866. Other newspapers have come and gone during the Colac Herald’s history but the Herald has stood the test of time and proudly continues to serve Colac and district as one of the few truly independent locally owned media outlets remaining in Australia. The Colac Herald is much more than simply words and pictures and has won a string of international, national and state awards, including the Victorian Country Press Association’s Overall Newspaper Excellence Award. The journalism, photography and advertising awards which fill the Herald’s bulging trophy cabinet are proof that the Colac Herald is a shining light in regional Victoria’s media industry and guarantees our readers and advertisers get value for their money. With news stories that focus on issues that matter to Colac and district, sports reports that embrace and acknowledge the achievements of our sportsmen and women, advertising tailored to the market, the region’s best real estate guide and a guaranteed readership, it’s obvious why the Colac Herald is Colac and district’s number one media outlet. DISCUSSIONS POLICY:

The Colac Herald welcomes discussions of topics relating to our coverage, and the wider Colac and district community. All content and posts on the Herald’s page are bound by the following:
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Decisions about removing posts are at the sole discretion of the Colac Herald page administrators. The Colac Herald accepts no responsibility or liability for posts or comments made by other users on this page. We want to remind readers that while the Herald supports free speech, posts and comments by individuals do not reflect the opinions or policies of the newspaper. If posts are to report a complaint about the region, society or organisations, refrain from defamation. If making a complaint, it is best to offer a constructive solution. Posts designed only to offend rather than constructively advance a discussion will be removed. Where disagreements arise, please remain respectful: use your comments to increase understanding, not score points. If you suspect someone aims only to stir up anger, you can ignore the provocation and give a neutral, honest response, or not respond at all.

Happy New Year from the Colac Herald team!
31/12/2024

Happy New Year from the Colac Herald team!

PEOPLE'S PICS TO FAREWELL 2024 📸Anne Murnane snapped the perfect moment of community celebration at Christmas by the Lak...
31/12/2024

PEOPLE'S PICS TO FAREWELL 2024 📸

Anne Murnane snapped the perfect moment of community celebration at Christmas by the Lake, while Jayne Peacock caught a serene moment on Lake Colac.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year's People's Pics!

Don't forget to send your eye-catching snaps to The People's Pics at [email protected]

A Colac Kookas coach believes teenager basketballer Indi Cameron would be capable of playing higher level basketball in ...
31/12/2024

A Colac Kookas coach believes teenager basketballer Indi Cameron would be capable of playing higher level basketball in the future.

The 16-year-old was named in the CBL South West Women’s All Star Five after a breakout season with the Kookas.

A Colac Kookas coach believes teenager basketballer Indi Cameron would be capable of playing higher level basketball in the future.

Talented Colac Imperials footballer Noah Allen says the time is right to play at a higher standard and put his football ...
31/12/2024

Talented Colac Imperials footballer Noah Allen says the time is right to play at a higher standard and put his football career to the test.

The Cats’ runner-up best-and-fairest and joint-MVP award winner confirmed he was preparing to move to Geelong next year after joining GFNL club Geelong West.

Talented Colac Imperials footballer Noah Allen says the time is right to play at a higher standard and put his football career to the test.

Colac Herald’s sports reporters looked back through the archives to bring you the biggest stories of 2024.Read more from...
30/12/2024

Colac Herald’s sports reporters looked back through the archives to bring you the biggest stories of 2024.

Read more from our 40-page bumper edition online.

Colac Herald’s sports reporters looked back through the archives to bring you the biggest stories of 2024.

Chelsea Peschel captured the stunning landscapes of Lake Colac with twilight breaking across the water while Debra Jinks...
30/12/2024

Chelsea Peschel captured the stunning landscapes of Lake Colac with twilight breaking across the water while Debra Jinks snapped the paddocks, lake and horizon at Dreeite.

Have you taken an eye-catching snap around the Colac and district? Send it to The People's Pics at [email protected]

Colac and district residents will have to pay an increased daily fare on Victoria’s public transport network from New Ye...
30/12/2024

Colac and district residents will have to pay an increased daily fare on Victoria’s public transport network from New Year’s Day.

From January 1, the cost of a daily fare anywhere across the Victorian network will be capped at $11 or $5.50 for a daily concession – an increase of 40 cents and 20 cents respectively. On a weekend or public holiday, daily and concession fares will be capped at $7.60 and $3.80.

Colac and district residents will have to pay an increased daily fare on Victoria’s public transport network from New Year’s Day.

What would you like to see included in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget?That’s the question the council is ask...
30/12/2024

What would you like to see included in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget?

That’s the question the council is asking residents in a newly opened budget consultation.

Whether it’s a new footpath, a bike park, event or better road, the council wants to hear what people would like in the budget and what they think should be a priority.

What would you like to see included in Colac Otway Shire Council’s 2025-26 budget?

After leaving Apollo Bay for decades, an invisible string has pulled Eliza Lee and Deanne Lenehan back to the town – tea...
30/12/2024

After leaving Apollo Bay for decades, an invisible string has pulled Eliza Lee and Deanne Lenehan back to the town – teaching at the same kindergarten they attended together 50 years ago.

Read more in today's Herald and online.

After leaving Apollo Bay for decades, an invisible string has pulled Eliza Lee and Deanne Lenehan back to the town – teaching at the same kindergarten they attended together 50 years ago.

Colac Herald's news reporters looked back through the archives to reflect on the year and bring you the biggest stories ...
29/12/2024

Colac Herald's news reporters looked back through the archives to reflect on the year and bring you the biggest stories of 2024.

Read more in today's 40-page bumper edition and online.

Colac Herald's news reporters looked back through the archives to reflect on the year and bring you the biggest stories of 2024.

27/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, the Colac Herald team wants to say a huge thank you to the incredible Colac and district community for your unwavering support throughout the year.

Thank you for sharing your lives, stories and photos with us during the past 12 months.

Check out the video below showcasing some of the incredible sporting moments captured by the Colac Herald and community members!

Don’t forget to pick up Monday’s edition of the Colac Herald for our bumper 40-page end of year paper, filled with the latest local news, a super quiz, year in review across news, rural and sports, and our New Year New Career feature!

25/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, the Colac Herald team wants to say a huge thank you to the incredible Colac and district community for your unwavering support throughout the year.

Thank you for sharing your lives, stories and photos with us during the past 12 months.

Check out the video below showcasing some of the incredible moments captured by the Colac Herald and community members!

Don’t forget to pick up Monday’s edition of the Colac Herald for our bumper 40-page end of year paper, filled with the latest local news, a super quiz, year in review across news, rural and sports, and our New Year New Career feature!

Merry Christmas from the Colac Herald team!
24/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the Colac Herald team!

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN 🎅Santa has been spotted all across the Colac and district in the lead-up to the holiday se...
24/12/2024

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN 🎅

Santa has been spotted all across the Colac and district in the lead-up to the holiday season.

He's swapped out his sleigh and reindeers to travel in a motorcycle, taxi, fire truck and helicopter to get around town.

Irrewillipe’s Paula and Chris Riches are based on a sheep and beef farm, and run a contracting business which has made f...
24/12/2024

Irrewillipe’s Paula and Chris Riches are based on a sheep and beef farm, and run a contracting business which has made for a jam-packed season.

This time of the year, the business is focused on producing hay, silage and summer crops. While the results of the season across the region have been varied, Paula Riches said they are grateful for their successful season outcome.

Irrewillipe’s Paula and Chris Riches are based on a sheep and beef farm, and run a contracting business which has made for a jam-packed season

They’re our rescuers, responders, healers and volunteer helpers—and they’re all the more reason to take care this Christ...
24/12/2024

They’re our rescuers, responders, healers and volunteer helpers—and they’re all the more reason to take care this Christmas.

Emergency responders and support workers are appealing for everybody to celebrate safely over the Christmas and New Year period, and reduce the risk across Colac district roads, homes and firegrounds.

They’re our rescuers, responders, healers and volunteer helpers—and they’re all the more reason to take care this Christmas.

“I’ve never done that in my 40 years of farming.”With this year bringing unprecedented drought conditions for parts of s...
23/12/2024

“I’ve never done that in my 40 years of farming.”

With this year bringing unprecedented drought conditions for parts of south-west Victoria, Mary Ann Holt has adapted to taking resourceful measures on the farm.

Mary Ann, along with her husband Tim and their team, are based in the Ombersley district north-west of Winchelsea, at a 3000-hectare property with 13,000 sheep.

With this year bringing unprecedented drought conditions for parts of south-west Victoria, Mary Ann Holt has adapted to taking resourceful measures on the farm.

A Colac district social motorcycle club is praising the community, after a toy drive filled three vans’ worth of gifts f...
23/12/2024

A Colac district social motorcycle club is praising the community, after a toy drive filled three vans’ worth of gifts for deserving families.

Read more in today's Herald and online.

A Colac district social motorcycle club is praising the community, after a toy drive filled three vans’ worth of gifts for deserving families.

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As 2024 comes to a close, the Colac Herald team wants to say a huge thank you to the incredible Colac and district community for your unwavering support throughout the year. Thank you for sharing your lives, stories and photos with us during the past 12 months. Check out the video below showcasing some of the incredible sporting moments captured by the Colac Herald and community members! Don’t forget to pick up Monday’s edition of the Colac Herald for our bumper 40-page end of year paper, filled with the latest local news, a super quiz, year in review across news, rural and sports, and our New Year New Career feature!

As 2024 comes to a close, the Colac Herald team wants to say a huge thank you to the incredible Colac and district community for your unwavering support throughout the year. Thank you for sharing your lives, stories and photos with us during the past 12 months. Check out the video below showcasing some of the incredible moments captured by the Colac Herald and community members! Don’t forget to pick up Monday’s edition of the Colac Herald for our bumper 40-page end of year paper, filled with the latest local news, a super quiz, year in review across news, rural and sports, and our New Year New Career feature!

And the people's choice is... 36 Wynne Street! 🥳 Congratulations to all winners and thank you to everyone who participated and brought the Christmas cheer to our community. Merry Christmas to all! Mixx1063

Colac Herald journalist Naomi Newcombe has been visiting the US as part of a digital news study tour to San Francisco, Washington DC and New York City. Naomi was out and about on Tuesday for the US election getting a grasp of the political system, sharing the video below!

1️⃣ Vote One Mick McCrickard for Colac Otway Shire Council Authorised by Mick McCrickard 895 Nalangil Road, Corrunnun

1️⃣ Vote One Chrissy de Deugd for Colac Otway Shire Council Advertisement authorised by Chrissy de Deugd, Jeff Cooke. 43 Gravesend St Colac 3250

1️⃣ Vote One Max Arnott for Colac Otway Shire Council Advertisement authorised by Max Arnott PO Box 341, Colac East, VIC, Australia, Victoria

Apollo Bay locals have joined together early this morning to take part in Cold Nips 100 sunrise dips in 100 days Aus Tour. Their aim is to get thousands of Aussies to go for a sunrise ocean dip and raise $1 million for mental health. Keep an eye on future Colac Herald editions to see more from the event!

1️⃣ Vote One Cheryl Miller for a stronger, vibrant, inclusive and diverse community. Advertisement authorised by Cheryl Miller PO Box 610, Colac 3250

BALLOT DRAWN The ballot order for the Colac Otway Shire Council election has been drawn, with the candidates ordered from 1 to 18 for how they will appear on the ballot paper. See Friday's Colac Herald for more on the election.

PRELIMINARY FINALS CDFNL preliminary finals are well underway at Central Reserve and despite some rain, teams are putting their best effort into the games in the hopes of making next week’s grand final!

Another week of CDFNL finals is complete! 💪 Colac Herald photographer Joel King was there to capture every step of the action in both football and netball. Don't forget to visit colacherald.shootproof.com/ to browse and purchase any of the photos or drop into the Herald on Bromfield Street to order your photos.

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