Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Hope for crop yields while drought lingers
Cressy district farmers are hopeful that this year’s canola yields will be more promising, ahead of a critical spring season.
Cancer care capacity increases
The team at Colac Area Health’s Frank Minchinton Centre says an expansion has secured the centre’s ability to provide local cancer care.
Police investigate car fire
Colac Police are appealing for information after a suspicious vehicle fire over the weekend.
Results back Colac food app
A tool aimed at tackling poor nutrition has turned the chore of buying healthy food into a world of discovery for a group of young people in Colac Otway Shire.
Here to help for complex care
“It’s a safe space to start working on your health.” Colac Salvos and Colac Area Health’s complex care team members have joined forces to deliver a new holistic health initiative at the city’s Salvos community centre.
TOURIST TRAP: Calls being renewed for extra education
A district MP has slammed the condition of the region’s roads and renewed calls for international driver education in the wake of a fatal crash at Simpson.
No injuries sustained in emergency incidents
A mechanical fault is to blame for a vehicle fire on the side of Colac-Ballarat Road on Wednesday morning.
Set to star after months of work
Colac Secondary College students are ready to let the show go on and bring the enchanting tale of Frozen to life on stage.
Historians celebrate milestone
The Colac and District Family History Group has marked 10 years of a unique project.
Local projects feature in Wannon grant boost
Projects in the Colac district have shared in almost $65,000 worth of grants, which have been awarded to Wannon community organisations.
Students celebrate in style
Sacred Heart Primary’s Prep students have marked being ‘100 Days Brighter’ by sporting a dazzling array of fun and colourful outfits, celebrating the milestone of 100 days of learning.
New survey launches for working from home
Colac and district residents can now have their say on working from home, with the State Government launching a new survey.
Man charged following fatal collision
A 19-year-old German national has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a fatal collision at Simpson on Sunday evening.
Colac Otway response times improve
Colac Otway paramedics have responded to more Code One incidents in recent months, with an improvement in response times.
Council receives reports about district dumping
Colac Otway Shire Council has delivered a fresh reminder to report illegal dumping of rubbish in the region.
Club has special meaning for Colac volunteer
Long-standing Meriba Service Club of Colac member Jan Slow is continuing to reap the benefits of her decades of service that began with a desire to make a local impact.
Peter retires from life-long job
Colac’s Peter Neal is proud to say he has officially joined the ranks of one-company workers.
Olympian to speak at riding luncheon
An equestrian legend is set to come to Colac to share his life experiences.
Connection fuelling recovery
A group of Colac district stroke survivors are continuing to connect on their road to recovery.
Thousands of holes filled, no works planned
The Department of Transport and Planning says it has repaired more than 2280 potholes along Colac-Ballarat Road since the start of last year.
Sewing machine grant boosts Colac repairers
Colac’s Repair Café has been busy putting a recent boost to use in its journey of sustainability.
Finding heart during hardship
Colac’s Rich Symons will never forget the vital support he received during his time being homeless – and now, he volunteers to assist others in similar situations.
Burns manage fuel loads
Planned burns are continuing to take place across the Colac Otway region as part of a fuel management program.
Research reveals growing crisis for families
For this National Homelessness Week, statistics from multiple charities and organisations have shone a light on families doing it tough.
