Articles by A Staff Reporter
Strong voice needed for tourism and agriculture
Scotts Creek dairy farmer Jamie Vogels hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps as he nominates for the upcoming Corangamite Shire Council Coastal Ward election.
Council chief calls for kindness
State health authorities have highlighted Colac’s current COVID-19 outbreak as indicative of why restrictions must recede slowly.
Bright idea brightens up Lorne
Thousands of daffodils have brightened up Lorne for the start of spring.
Site prepared for Winchelsea memorials
Work has started on new war memorial cairns at Winchelsea’s Memorial Park.
Rural news in brief
Weather experts have raised the likelihood of a wet spring for the Colac region, with an alert that an unusual weather event might occur later this year.
Isolation and disappointment inspire winning picture
A wedding postponement and being unable to visit UK relatives has inspired the winning image in a Timboon contest.
Bonds strengthen during isolation
Beeac Primary School teacher Kara Wishart shares her experiences with remote learning this year.
Get tested close to your home
Corangamite Shire mayor Neil Trotter has urged people with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested at their nearest location to reduce potential spread between areas.