Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Man sitting in garden surrounded by giant pumpkins

    Gardening grows from health scare

    Colac’s Mark Rice has experienced a lot of self-growth recently, and gardening might have helped water that seed.

    By

  • Emergency services busy with weekend incidents

    High winds have impacted the district over the weekend, with burn-offs escaping and a storm surge warning issued.

    By

  • Otways reservoir reaches 15-year low

    The West Barwon Reservoir is currently at a level of 16.3 per cent, its lowest level in almost 15 years.

    By

  • Tax is forcing farmer’s hand

    A controversial new levy has prompted Barunah Plains farmer and long-serving CFA volunteer Steve Peel to re-evaluate his decades-long commitment to the fire service.

    By

  • Colac astrophotographer shines

    Colac photographer Brent Martin is thrilled to be named one of the world’s best Milky Way photographers.

    By
  • Colac Otway Shire Council Building

    Contract could deliver basin, boardwalks and more

    Colac Otway Shire Council will consider appointing a builder for its biggest infrastructure project in years. 

    By

  • Fatal Colac West collision investigations continuing

    Emergency services responded to a fatal collision in Colac West yesterday.

    By
  • Group of people standing together

    Anam Cara volunteer efforts celebrated

    Anam Cara House Colac is built on the dedication and goodwill of volunteers, and their efforts have been celebrated this National Volunteers Week.

    By