Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • District waiting for March rain

    The first store cattle sale of autumn saw about 600 head of cattle go under the hammer, with the district holding out for March rain to improve dry conditions.

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  • Recruitment changes to help police

    Colac and district paramedics, firefighters and defence force personnel wanting to take up a career in policing are set to be fast-tracked in a major recruitment revamp.

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  • Five decades serving district

    “To be in a service that’s turning 50, it’s a sense of pride.”

    SES Colac Unit members marked the special milestone of VICSES contributing 50 years of service to the state on Wednesday.

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  • Police probe district crash

    Police are continuing investigations into a car crash near Camperdown that hospitalised two people.

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  • Weekend’s fire warning

    Victoria’s fire and land management agencies are urging campers and holidaymakers in the Colac district to prioritise campfire safety ahead of the long weekend.

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  • Sunflowers show inclusion

    “We have a real opportunity here as a town to stand up and show locals and visitors alike that we are an inclusive and diverse community.”

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  • Scouts find bike, poles, tyres in lakeside clean

    Second Colac Sea Scout Group members have kept busy on Clean Up Australia Day, picking up nine full bags of rubbish.

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  • Premier fundraising event returns

    Colac Area Health Foundation’s premier social event of the season is just around the corner, with the community anticipating Colac’s Longest Lunch.

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