We asked people what they thought about the AFL’s strict drug testing rules for Ben Cousins if he returned to the league.

“There seems to be an inconsistency with other players and they are pretty harsh. It’s not fair to attack him just because he’s admitted to it.”Jim Wintle,Alvie

“I think he’s done his time and if [...]

The Colac Herald asked people how they felt about police numbers in Colac.

“We could probably do with a few more. They seem a bit undermanned at the moment.”Tony McKay,Colac

“It’s not something I really ever think about.”Kirby Clayton, Colac

“I live where police go past regularly so I’m confident they’re there and I think they’re doing the [...]

We asked what people would like to ask Liberal Party leader Malcolm Turnbull when he visits Colac this month.

“How come petrol has been so high and now it’s becoming a reasonable price?”Robert Heppell,Colac

“When is he going to bring not only petrol but diesel prices down as well?”Pat Egan,Colac

“When are we going to get our [...]

The Colac Herald asked people what they thought about a new bus service from Colac to Lorne.

“It’s great for younger and older people.”Sharon McNamara,Colac

“It’s a good idea connecting the two towns together.”Jan Rain,Swan Marsh

“It’s a good idea to boost public transport in the area.”Malcolm Rain,Swan Marsh

“I think it’s a good idea, if kids have a [...]

“What do you think about Colac Otway Shire Council candidates forming a public alliance?”

“I think it’s time for a change. Bring back the councillors who were sacked, they were the voice of the community.”Robert Gladman,Colac

“It’s good, get a bit of new blood in the council.”Graeme McDonnell,Gellibrand

“I think it’s a good thing, I don’t know which [...]

We asked people what they thought about a state tribunal decision to approve a 96-block housing subdivision at Elliminyt.

“The more houses the better.”Rebecca Mitchell, Ondit

“I think they should have stayed with the council’s decision.”Graham Ladhams,Colac

“It’s going to be hard on the farmers because people might complain about the noise and the hours they keep with [...]

The Colac Herald asked people how they thought Colac and district would survive after the driest October in 40 years.

  “It’s going to be pretty tough I suppose. I used to live on the land and I know what they are going through.”Glynn Gracie,Princetown

“Much the same as always, by doing the best they can.”Claire Rowe,Wurdiboluc

“It [...]

We asked people what their favourite part of the Colac Show was.
 

“I really enjoy the crafts, I do a lot of that sort of thing myself.”Sonia Plant,Cressy

“I like the handicrafts and cooking as well as the poultry and all the birds, and the horticulture section.”Mavis Cambrey,Colac

“I don’t think I’ve ever been to the Colac [...]

We asked people whether they agreed with laws to ban smoking on beaches.

“Yes, I agree. I’ve got small children and I don’t want to expose them to that sort of environment.”Sarah Lane,Forrest

“Yes, it should be banned. I have never smoked in my life.”Graham Reynolds,Barongarook

“If the government approves the selling of them, it approves the use [...]

What do you think about Colac’s petrol price being 20 cents dearer than in Geelong?

“It’s not good at all. I just buy petrol because I have to and I don’t travel to Geelong much.”Wendy Hart,Lavers Hill

“I think it’s disgusting. I fill up when I’m in Geelong.”Rob Richmann,Colac

“It’s a disgrace.”Jayden Willamson,Colac

“I think it’s scandalous.”Audrey Westmoreland,Colac

“If it [...]