Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • 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.

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  • WE WILL WALK: Farmers consider firefighting future with proposed levy

    District farmers are considering stepping down from their firefighting roles if a proposed levy is passed in parliament this week.

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  • Flu numbers low, RSV up

    While influenza numbers are currently low across the state, Colac doctors are seeing a rise in patients with respiratory syncytial virus.

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  • Empty effluent ponds for growth

    Agriculture Victoria’s dairy industry development officer Rachael Campbell says emptying dairy effluent ponds can benefit pastures.

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  • Otway’s international ham award

    Otway Pork has taken out another accolade, winning the Best Ham category at international meat awards. 

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  • Watch out for winds

    Port Campbell Sergeant David Banks has warned motorists to be mindful on the roads as seasonal changes, including high winds, impact the region.

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  • Vital training boost

    An impressive $32,000 raised from the Otway Trail Run will provide life-support paediatric and adult simulators for Colac Area Health.

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  • Acid spill site deemed safe

    Emergency services crews have responded to a hydrochloric acid spill at Camperdown.

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