Articles by Cooper Hayes
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.
Lifesavers prepare for summer
New additions including jet skis are set to help Apollo Bay beachgoers have a safer summer season between the flags.
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.
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.
Crash delays maiden trip
VLocity trains hit Colac’s line earlier this month, but passengers faced delays of roughly 40 minutes on the inaugural day.
More donations for tiny readers
A local volunteer group has donated hundreds of more books for Colac families.
Marcus’ Fellowship for Efforts
A Colac export with a talent for textiles has won a prestigious fellowship—and his reinventive enterprise is set to take him right around the world.