Articles by Hannah Toohey
Weaner sale yards almost 2600
The Birregurra Steer, Weaner and Female Sale has set in hopes for a positive season to come.
More venues needed in Colac
An online post has sparked discussion about how to re-energise the city’s nightlife.
Colac rocker remembered
Tributes are continuing to roll in for old-school Colac rocker Stuart Wood, who was instrumental to the local music scene.
Campfire caused Otways blaze
Colac Crime Investigation Unit are continuing to appeal for witnesses at last week’s Cape Otway blaze, which was caused by a campfire.
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.
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.
Police investigate cause of accident
Police are still investigating the cause of a single-vehicle road incident at Deans Marsh.
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.