Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Colac pipeline upgrade to start
Construction will begin this month on the first part of an upgrade to the Colac water pipeline.
News in brief
The latest news in brief across the Colac district.
Regional recognition for after-school program
Cultura’s homework club officer Brittany Williams says the organisation’s latest awards validate the hard work of everyone at the Family After School Support program.
Show for orchid lovers
Colac Orchid Club member Wendy Dyson says she is anticipating the social aspect of the club’s 34th annual show this weekend.
Forrest man dies in rollover
The Forrest and district community is rallying around the family of a 49-year-old Forrest man who tragically died in a crash on Tuesday night.
Seed of sustainability
Elliminyt Primary School has planted the seed of sustainability, with Term 4 resuming this week.
Dream car destroyed in crash
New Colac resident Aurora Murphy says her car is “absolutely smashed, completely irreparable, and a total write off” after a drunk driver allegedly crashed into it on the weekend.
Rural reflections in photography competition
Warrion Flower Show’s photography coordinator Roslyn Chant is looking forward to entrants “capturing what they like to see” for the show’s photography section.
Family seeks support for car
“It will give us the freedom to do things together as a family.” Kennedys Creek parents Jess and Jason Membrey say they urgently need a new suitable vehicle for their high needs children to be able to access the community.
Teenagers exhibit art
Trinity College Colac’s Ava Tobin and Mach Irvine have expressed their artistic best alongside their fellow art students in a local exhibition.
October store sale delivers solid result
Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says this month’s store cattle sale was “a solid sale from start to finish”.
Searching for frog calls
Colac and district residents are being invited to connect with nature in their neighbourhood by recording frog calls throughout October, as part of Frog Month Victoria.
‘Promise’ ahead of cattle sale
Nutrien livestock agent Phil Douglas says spring is “looking more promising”, ahead of today’s store cattle sale.
School holiday entertainment
The Herald stopped by some school holiday hotspots to capture kids in action this week.
Truck rollovers cause delays through district
Two separate truck rollovers caused delays on major Colac district roads on Monday.
Locals celebrate ‘victory’
“It’s a sign of how people power can make a difference in the world.” While Colac Uniting Church’s Reverend Susan Malthouse is thrilled that company TGS voluntarily has withdrawn their massive gas exploration proposal last week, she said the church would continue to advocate against seismic blasting in the region.
Flower show returning this month
Organisers and participants are anticipating the upcoming 112th Warrion Flower Show to be in full bloom.
School reunion to reconnect friends
Three Class of 2004 Colac students say their time in high school “solidified lasting connections”, ahead of a 20-year reunion this weekend.
Birregurra inspires family’s creativity
Beth Wylie breathes a new creative life into second-hand canvases with the help of her 3-year-old daughter Annabelle.
International Pharmacist Day 2024
Blooms the Chemist Colac took the opportunity to celebrate World Pharmacists Day with the community on Wednesday.
Local support for cancer patients
Meriba Service Club of Colac and local businesses have joined forces to raise enough funds for the purchase of a machine to support Colac and district breast cancer patients.
Celebrating region’s producers
Makers and growers from across the Otways will gather next month to celebrate the region’s bounty, with fun for the whole family.
Love stands the test of time
For a love that lasts, Len and Marlene Ash say it’s important to always communicate and be each other’s best friend.
Taking care of heritage and history
For Robyn and Michael Barrand, living in their beautiful Colac home means taking care of heritage and history.
