Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Two injured during Gellibrand rollover

    A car rollover at Gellibrand left two people injured on the weekend, with crews also attending an accident on the Great Ocean Road.

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  • Leaders laud locals’ response

    CFA District Six assistant chief fire officer Craig Brittain says Cape Otway’s bushfire “definitely could have been a lot more serious than what it was”, due to the extremely dry terrain this season.

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  • Police investigate cause of accident

    Police are still investigating the cause of a single-vehicle road incident at Deans Marsh.

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  • Aircraft prepared for fire response

    Two aircraft stationed in the Colac district are ready to respond over the summer season, including the biggest single-engine helicopter in the world.

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  • Brigades praised for giving aid

    CFA District Six assistant chief fire officer Craig Brittain has thanked all district brigade members who attended the Grampians bushfires, which was declared contained this week.

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  • Multiple fires during ban day

    With illegal campfires recurring at Meredith Park across the weekend, multiple CFA members have issued fresh warnings to campers.

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  • Fire volunteers commended

    After responding to more than 285 calls last year, the Colac Fire Brigade is looking ahead to new challenges and achievements in 2025.

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  • Yards prepared for largest sale

    The biggest weaner sale of the year is set to return to Colac this week, with an expectation of quality pulling in buyers from beyond Victoria’s borders.

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