Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Tools down for talented techie

    After starting a telephone and data service company in Colac more than three decades ago, Terry Stevens is ready to sign out.

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  • Community joins for brilliant $20K fundraiser

    Colac and district’s community has dug deep at this year’s Christmas by the Lake event, raising about $20,000 for Colac Area Health Foundation.

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  • Weather impacts trees and power

    Monday’s high heat and winds across the Colac Otway region resulted in power outages, trees down and even a water rescue.

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  • Outage concerns resident

    Kawarren resident Lindsay Riches says being left without any mobile phone service on a day of extreme fire danger is “pretty poor”.

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  • Bale trail brings community joy

    Red Rock Hay Bale Trail organiser Laura Martin says this year’s trail is the perfect way to connect the community.

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  • Extreme fire danger, ban today

    Colac CFA captain Daniel Williams has urged the community to look after themselves today, as parts of the state are set to reach their hottest recorded temperature in years.

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  • Colac’s festive fundraiser a hit

    Colac’s Christmas by the Lake event has spread festive cheer and “celebrated the community” on the weekend.

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  • Anna’s service recognised

    Colac paramedic Anna McGennisken says the comradery and a sense of service to the community has kept her with Ambulance Victoria for 20 years.

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