Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Fire threatens industrial buildings

    CFA crews were quick to douse a grassfire at Colac East yesterday that threatened buildings in the area.

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  • Rock and rollers ready to return

    Colac Rock ‘n’ Roll Club members are looking forward to getting back into the swing of things this season, with classes set to return this weekend.

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  • Blaze restarts on Total Fire Ban Day

    A six-month-old blaze that caused a fast-moving grass and scrub fire at Weerite, north-east of Camperdown, has prompted a timely reminder for the community.

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  • Gellibrand campfire incident leaves injury

    An incident at a Gellibrand campground over the weekend has been attributed to “alcohol and stupidity”.

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  • Extreme fire conditions today

    Colac and district is bracing for a day of “well above average” temperatures today, with a Total Fire Ban Day declared for south-west Victoria.

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  • Cororooke Brolga Fest shows community best

    The Cororooke Brolga Festival pulled in crowds to the district yesterday, with the event “growing every year”.

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  • Dog trials create community

    The Cressy Dog Trials stands as more than an opportunity for the skills of top working dogs to be put to the test.

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  • Lake school’s splash of colour

    The bright and beautiful new mural at Lake Colac School has touches from multiple creative minds.

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