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.

Colac’s Find Your Light Choir has marked another successful sold-out annual show that celebrates connection, community a...
25/06/2026

Colac’s Find Your Light Choir has marked another successful sold-out annual show that celebrates connection, community and confidence.

Colac’s Find Your Light choir has marked another successful sold-out annual show that celebrates connection, community and confidence.

Does Birregurra have its very own Banksy?Late last month, Birregurra Railway Station committee member Helen Quick was al...
25/06/2026

Does Birregurra have its very own Banksy?

Late last month, Birregurra Railway Station committee member Helen Quick was alerted that the station’s commuters were being watched.

Does Birregurra have its very own Banksy?

Colac SES has reminded motorists to take care driving on windy roads, with crews attending to multiple trees down in the...
25/06/2026

Colac SES has reminded motorists to take care driving on windy roads, with crews attending to multiple trees down in the region across recent weeks.

For Colac artists Tell Astargazer and Odin Brierly, painting provides a outlet to express what cannot be said in words. ...
24/06/2026

For Colac artists Tell Astargazer and Odin Brierly, painting provides a outlet to express what cannot be said in words.

The pair are sharing their work in their first joint exhibition, Impulse, at Colac’s Studio 92.

For Colac artists Tell Astargazer and Odin Brierly, painting provides a outlet to express what cannot be said in words.

Colac couple David and Noreen Bautovich say they feel very fortunate to have reached a rare milestone of seven decades o...
24/06/2026

Colac couple David and Noreen Bautovich say they feel very fortunate to have reached a rare milestone of seven decades of marriage.

The pair marked their platinum wedding anniversary yesterday and reflected with the Colac Herald on their life together.

Colac couple David and Noreen Bautovich say they feel very fortunate to have reached a rare milestone of seven decades of marriage.

Bubble bandits have struck Colac’s Memorial Square fountain once again.The fountain was filled with bubbles over the wee...
24/06/2026

Bubble bandits have struck Colac’s Memorial Square fountain once again.

The fountain was filled with bubbles over the weekend, about a month after the last soap attack. The Colac Herald did a deep dive into the history of the mischievous tradition and found early bubble reports date to the 1970s.

Share your photos and experiences of bubbles in the fountain below.

Bubble bandits have struck Colac’s Memorial Square fountain once again.

Colac Otway Shire Council says a change to the 2026-27 budget papers resulting in a $5.73 million deficit isn’t all doom...
24/06/2026

Colac Otway Shire Council says a change to the 2026-27 budget papers resulting in a $5.73 million deficit isn’t all doom and gloom.

The council adopted its 2026-27 budget at the June council meeting yesterday.

Colac Otway Shire Council says a change to the 2026-27 budget papers resulting in a $5.73 million deficit isn’t all doom and gloom.

A new science and learning centre at Trinity College Colac will improve outdated infrastructure with purpose-built educa...
24/06/2026

A new science and learning centre at Trinity College Colac will improve outdated infrastructure with purpose-built education facilities, planning documents reveal.

A new digital wayfinding kiosk is set to be installed at Apollo Bay next month as Colac Otway Shire Council invites loca...
24/06/2026

A new digital wayfinding kiosk is set to be installed at Apollo Bay next month as Colac Otway Shire Council invites local visitor economy businesses to apply to feature on the shire’s three screens.

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