Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Women unite for health discussions
CWA Polwarth Group has united Colac and district women this week for a Women’s Health Week event.
Police reminder to drive to conditions
Colac Police are reminding drivers to be safe on the roads after two accidents this week.
Seventy-year celebration for six former classmates
Celebrating 70 years since meeting at Colac East Primary School, six former classmates have shared lunch and memories in the town where it all began.
Tornado-type storm hits region
Local emergency service crews say the “tornado-type” storms over the past week are possibly the worst that the region has seen, with volunteers remaining on high alert today.
Recent rain gives hope for buyers
Charles Stewart livestock agent Matt Nelson says the recent rain will give people more confidence to buy cattle heading into spring.
Following creative intuition
Sandra Curtis follows her intuition with her artwork, rather than getting caught up in technicalities.
Sharing key health messages
McGrath breast care nurse Charlotte Henry wants women to “know what’s normal” at tomorrow’s Women’s Health Week event.
Poultry breeders ready for show
As a club that’s about connection and community, Colac Poultry Club has been focusing on family-oriented shows.
Emergency services praised
“They gave their all yesterday, every single one of them.” Colac SES have had their busiest day on record for this year, attending 89 jobs over 26 hours as a result of Wednesday’s storm wreaking havoc across the district.
Police investigate Colac blaze
Police are investigating a “suspicious” Colac house fire which caused extensive damage to a Nicholas Street home early Wednesday morning.
Wild storm impacts shops, homes, more
From building damage to burning smells, Wednesday afternoon’s storm impacted Colac shops, homes and businesses.
Artwork ‘complete’ when shared
Johanna fine art photographer David Simmonds’ experience with exhibitions has led to being a driving force behind ‘Between the Lines’, currently on display at COPACC.
District told to brace for major storm front
Colac and district has been urged to brace for one of the season’s most significant storm fronts, with winter’s wrath not finished yet.
Health event to unite local women
CWA Polwarth Group will bring the Colac district community together next week to raise awareness of women’s health.
Elliminations entertain students
Trinity College Colac band The Elliminations have been busy entertaining local school students through their Primary Schools Performance Program.
Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.
Ramp funding welcomed
Colac Primary School’s acting principal Jill Newcombe says the funding boost to build three new ramps at the school will improve accessibility for all students.
Book Week across the schools
Colac South West, Elliminyt and Colac Primary School dressed up for Book Week on Friday, proudly showing off their costumes.
Increase in Colac bus use
Colac district bus routes have experienced a rise in passengers over the past year, according to recent transport data.
Negotiations continuing after prime site auction
Negotiations are continuing with interested buyers after Colac’s former Mitre 10 building was passed in at auction at a price of $5.5 million.
Recycling to support homeless
The idea to “recycle and rehome” has led to a new initiative aimed at addressing homelessness across the Colac Otway Shire.
Badminton battle for Colac schools
Multiple Colac district primary schools have faced off in their annual interschool badminton competition, with Sacred Heart Primary taking out first place.
Birthing services suspended at Camperdown
Birthing services are suspended at Camperdown Hospital, and with Colac not a reliable option, expecting mothers in the region are having to turn to other hospitals up to over an hour away.
News in Brief
The latest news in brief from around the district.
