Articles by Hannah Toohey
Marmalade makers’ time to shine
It’s time for marmalade cooks to shine, with Birregurra playing host again to this year’s Australian Marmalade Awards.
Otway Pork earns national awards
Otway Pork’s traditional ham has taken out a champion’s trophy at the prestigious Australian Charcuterie Excellence Awards.
Celebrating spring with a local wattle walk
St Brendan’s Primary School has embarked on a memorable excursion to Red Rock Wattle Farm to celebrate National Wattle Day.
Sale offers positive outlook
Agents are hopeful the success of last week’s store cattle sale at the Colac Regional Saleyards, with about 1000 head of cattle sold, is a positive sign for the industry.
Spectacular students set to shine
Colac Secondary College students are ready to shine this weekend, with their sights set on the big city for the Victorian State School Spectacular.
Initiative offers ‘glasses for kids’
Colac South West Primary School will be the first in the district to participate in a new iteration of the State Schools’ Relief ‘Glasses for Kids’ program this week.
Betty’s fire support for Canada
Bostocks Creek Rural Fire Brigade member Betty Robilliard has had the journey of a lifetime “giving back” and assisting with Canada’s firefighting efforts.
Generous donation to health foundation
Colac’s Norm Tann has donated a generous $125,000 to the Colac Area Health Foundation in memory of his late wife Margaret.