Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Colac Otway Shire Council Building

    Birregurra’s new playspace opens with more attractions

    Birregurra’s expanded playspace is now open in time for the school holidays.

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  • Meth dominates drug detections

    Colac Highway Patrol officers have caught 35 motorists who tested positive for either methylamphetamine or cannabis in their system since January.

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  • Cash splash includes foreshore playground

    A Lake Colac Foreshore playground design and three key sports lighting upgrades can now get started, thanks to funding boosts.

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  • Gathering Place postpones event

    Colac’s Aboriginal community says the district can stay tuned for when everyone can be welcomed to the new community space.

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  • New-look visitor centre open

    Colac’s new visitor information centre officially opened yesterday morning, with works continuing to transform the venue into a vibrant hub of activity.

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  • Colac could be key to attraction

    A coastal tourism body says Colac could play the key role of hosting accommodation and attractions that will pull visitors to the region.

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  • Yoorrook reports follow walk

    The State Government has tabled the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s final reports this week, following a truth-telling walk that passed through Colac and district.

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  • Region’s seasonal virus spike

    Flu season is continuing to hit Colac and district, with health professionals reporting some patients experiencing two viruses at once.

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