Articles by Hannah Toohey
Monitor Otways for changing conditions
With the Otways bushfire at Horden Vale now under control, communities have been advised to continue monitoring conditions.
Horror start to 2025 on roads
Colac Highway Patrol Sergeant Jamie Kahle has issued a warning to motorists following a horror start to the year on Victoria’s roads, with the highest number of road fatalities in the month of January for 24 years.
Weekend of fun planned for Birre
It’s double the fun at Birregurra this weekend, with a scooter, BMX and skateboarding competition running alongside the much-loved Birregurra Market Family Fun Day.
Otways blaze is challenging
Emergency services have praised the firefighting response to contain multiple out-of-control bushfires in the Otways.
Crews busy as winds hit district
From gale-force winds to high heat, lots of lightning and buckets of rain – Colac and district has had it all in recent days.
Snakes out and about
Colac snake catcher Benny McNamara says he has been having “a very busy season” across the warmer months.
Quarterback stars among Angus sires
For Winchelsea’s Murdeduke Angus, the farm’s newest accolade is a testament to the breeder’s quality bulls.
Coastal residents criticise kilometres of temp fence
Apollo Bay resident Sally Cannon has labelled the temporary fencing along the Great Ocean Road “embarrassing on a global scale”.