Articles by Hannah Toohey
TAX UNDER FIRE: Volunteer brigades switching offline to protest levy
Multiple volunteer fire brigades across Colac and district have marked themselves as offline to protest a new levy increase that will see farmers’ bills skyrocket. But CFA officials and volunteers have given assurances that community safety is still protected.
Investigations into suspicious blazes is ongoing
Police are continuing to appeal for information regarding three suspicious fires in the Otways.
Youth artists calling on creative program
Young Forrest and district creatives are hoping a learning program will visit the region across 2025 and 2026.
Insight into dino-age Otways
A decade-long research project has culminated in a fascinating representation of what Cape Otway looked like 100 million years ago.
Man faces court over Timboon explosives
A Timboon man has faced court after multiple explosive devices were located at his property.
Corangamite shire ready for council plan feedback
Corangamite Shire Council’s draft Council Plan 2025-2029 and multiple targeted strategies will be available for public feedback from Monday.
Cows killed in Beeac collision
A vehicle hit and killed two cows on Beeac’s Main Street in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Colac Otway ambos experience slight time increase
Colac Otway paramedics have responded to hundreds of critical incidents in three months, with a slightly slower turnout time than the previous quarter.