Lake Colac
Lake Colac misses out on more major events
Lake Colac has come “this close” to hosting another contingent of elite athletes.
Scouts clean up lake foreshore
A local Clean Up Australia Day initiative has resulted in the collection of 11 bags of rubbish around the Lake Colac foreshore.
Work to repair drain defect
Barwon Water, the Environmental Protection Authority and Bulla Dairy Foods are working together to repair a drain defect that could have leaked waste into Lake Colac.
Lake Colac advocate revisits call for action
A long-time lake advocate and Colac Yacht Club member is calling on the Colac Otway Shire Council and the State Government to do more with one of Colac’s greatest assets – the lake.
Push for swim event to hit lake this year
Organisers of a proposed Pier-to-Pub-style swim in Lake Colac will push hard to bring the event to Colac this year, despite the council knocking back event approval last year.
Lake Colac fish stock excites local anglers
Lake Colac is set to receive 5000 young golden perch fish in coming months; news that has been welcomed by Colac Angling Club’s Glenn Rippon.
Merry Christmas from the Colac Herald team
The main man of Christmas himself, Santa Claus, stopped by Lake Colac for a quick fish ahead of his busiest night of the year on Monday.
Lake Colac anchor’s future awaits
Swan Marsh farmer and former Colac Otway Shire councillor Chris Smith says an anchor discovered in the dry bed of Lake Colac in 2016 is in storage until an appropriate place to display the impressive piece of history is identified.