Articles by David McKenzie

  • Councils to survey district’s residents

    People across Colac and district might get a chance to rate their local council in coming weeks.

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  • National day’s change of date

    We might associate Australia Day with hot weather, being in the middle of summer. But Colac has previously celebrated Australia Day in the depths of winter.

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  • Violin virtuoso visits for vibrant Colac show

    A visit to the Great Ocean Road more than a decade ago convinced internationally renowned violinist and band leader Roy Theaker to move to Australia.

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  • Summer campfire warning

    Fire authorities have warned of the risk of campfires heading into the Australia Day long weekend.

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  • Man dies in single-vehicle crash

    Police are investigating after a man died in a single vehicle-crash at Timboon.

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  • Still plenty of fun despite cool days

    The arrival of cooler weather has failed to dampen Colac kids’ enthusiasm for the school holidays this week.

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  • Troupe marks 80 years

    A Colac theatre group will celebrate its 80th year in 2023, and is looking for performers to join in the anniversary production.

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  • Barwon River flow flips

    Water will stop flowing down the Barwon River’s west branch near Forrest so authorities can repair flood damage which had diverted the river through farmland.

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