Articles by: Cooper Hayes
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, […]
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.
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.
New council, same faces
It’s all familiar faces on Corangamite Shire’s new council.
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.
New face committed to Colac
Susanne McCall was a pioneering jockey during her time in the saddle – now, she’s the Colac Turf Club’s newest committee member.
Wye crew take on the world
Ten of Wye River’s surf lifesavers have taken on the globe at the World Lifesaving Championships.
Marvellous marmalade
Birregurra has hosted a national marmalade competition for a second year, with a Colac local taking home one of the top prizes.
More signing up to save lives
More than 60 people in the Colac Otway Shire region have signed up to an app that could help them rush to the rescue of cardiac arrest patients.
More eyes on highway
Victorian Police are urging motorists to keep the racing on the track this Melbourne Cup weekend.
Light up the night at yuletide
With the holiday season fast approaching, Colac and surrounds are set to sparkle brighter than ever.
Train times should look west
Faster trains are set to hit Colac’s line on November 1, while a former mayor seeks a more study-friendly timetable for students.
