Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Taskforce targets district
A Camperdown man is among multiple alleged offenders who have been charged during a police operation in western Victoria.
Shopping small unites traders
Stores across central Colac have backed the idea of extended opening hours and shopping locally for the festive season, with one Murray Street business experiencing a record-breaking day for sales.
Construction forces closure of Lorne bushfire safety site
One of Lorne’s Bushfire Places of Last Resort will close temporarily during summer, as construction works take place for Point Grey’s redevelopment.
Gellibrand project now complete
Gellibrand’s $10-million water facility is complete, with improved water flowing to homes and businesses across the town.
Learning, leading across 20 years
All things automotive have always been a key part of Colby Platt’s life.
Riders rev up for appeal
Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club is encouraging the community to dig deep with donations for its annual Christmas toy appeal.
Pool’s policies causing splash
Winchelsea’s upgraded pool will open for its first full summer season tomorrow, but rules relating to the new season are making waves for the wrong reason.
Officer says stay alert along notorious road
Birregurra’s leading senior constable has reminded motorists to abide by signage and stay alert at Conns Lane, following another crash on the road.
Corangamite pair remain as leaders
There are no changes to Corangamite Shire Council’s leadership, following a mayoral election at the council’s monthly meeting this week.
RENTAL CRUNCH: Colac’s affordability continues to decline, data shows
Rental affordability continues to decline across Colac and district, according to new data ranking postcodes across the state.
Car burnt in suspicious blaze
Colac Criminal Investigation Unit is appealing for information following a suspicious car fire at Colac West.
Crews respond to fallen horse rider
Colac and district emergency service crews have worked together to assist a fallen injured horse rider in the Otways.
Emerging artist wins at Birre
Emerging artist Jen Cromarty has achieved a rare double win in recent weeks, with her latest top prize at the Birregurra Art Show.
Biodiversity boost planned near Beech Forest
A new greening project will lead to 80,000 native plants going in the ground on land south-west of Beech Forest.
Authorities slash overgrown highway grass
Maintenance crews are slashing the grass along the Princes Highway at Colac East, following community concerns about its overgrown state.
State Treaty gives voice to First Peoples
First Peoples from across south-west Victoria have praised the latest historic step forward in the Statewide Treaty process, with the bill now becoming law across the state.
Incident leaves two hospitalised
Emergency services have responded to a crash on a notorious Birregurra road that left two people injured.
Damage sustained to Colac property
A quiet section of Queen Street became an emergency scene yesterday following a crash into a residential property.
Crash victim still critical
A man who was left fighting for his life after a crash west of Cressy remains in a critical condition.
Ambos target success improves
The average response time by Colac Otway paramedics has slightly increased, according to new data.
PREPARE NOW: Fire restrictions declared, potential for a ‘bad summer’
“Don’t be complacent because we could end up with a bad summer.” That’s the message CFA officials are reminding residents, following the announcement of District Six fire restrictions.
New EV charger in Winch
Winchelsea’s public electric vehicle charger is now live and is ready for residents and visitors to use.
Authority probing on-farm death
WorkSafe is continuing to investigate a work-related death at a farm west of Cressy last week.
Surf Coast leaders ready for big year
A Surf Coast Shire councillor has entered her third term as mayor after being elected this month, with a Winchelsea Ward councillor also in a new leadership role.
