Articles by Cooper Hayes

  • Christmas event set to star Ben Lee

    A renowned ARIA award-winning artist and a Palestinian-turned-Aussie sensation are locked in to delight Colac at next month’s Christmas by the Lake.

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  • Birre fundraiser reaches $4K

    The Birregurra General Store is right on track to hit their goal for the annual Birregurra CFA fundraiser. Birregurra coffee lovers help out their local CFA every November, with the Birregurra General Store donating $1 from every coffee sold to the firefighters this month. Heading into fire season Birregurra General Store owner Steve D’ACunto says, […]

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  • Diamond duo share a life of love

    What began as a whirlwind overseas romance has well and truly blossomed into a lifetime of love for Joseph and Nancy Zaia.

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  • Clubs in crises: more squeeze on committees

    A committee crunch has forced a long-running Colac community group to fold after more than six decades.

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  • Lifesavers prepare for summer

    New additions including jet skis are set to help Apollo Bay beachgoers have a safer summer season between the flags.

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  • Important message gaining mo-mentum

    Movember is back and Colac Fire Brigade’s Daniel Williams has put the razor away for the month, raising awareness for men’s mental health.

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  • New council, same faces

    It’s all familiar faces on Corangamite Shire’s new council.

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  • Park petition gathers support

    A petition advocating for Meredith Park to remain open for free or low-cost camping has amassed more than 1000 signatures.

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