Articles by Hannah Toohey
Band’s jazz connection and tour
It’s International Jazz Day today, and a local teenage band is soaking it up before they embark on an exciting tour.
Rural setting pulls Chris back
Chris Rushan’s ties to Colac have come full circle – starting as a paramedic in the city eight years ago, he is now undergoing a year of placement locally for his postgraduate medicine degree.
Cressy event unites region
David McGinness’s role in helping co-ordinate Cressy Aerodrome’s annual Anzac Day event has opened his eyes to how much it brings the community together.
Season success for accessibility
A program to improve accessibility at beaches along the Great Ocean Road has seen a boost in popularity, with more bookings expected for the Easter long weekend.
Campfire and heat fuels April blazes
An unattended campfire caused a bushfire near Pennyroyal on the weekend, while a mulch fire also took hold at Birregurra in unseasonably warm autumn weather.
Closing chapter in fashion journey
Colac’s Pat Goonan is forever thankful that following the path of retail led her to her second family at Ray Croft.
Thea takes on 500 to fundraise
Colac 12-year-old Thea Anderson is set to take on 500 kilometres of skiing along the Murray River this week to fundraise for the Good Friday Appeal.
Artist’s fantasy world on display
Valiant knights, magical unicorns, jokers, swans and snow goddesses.
It’s a glimpse into Megan Black’s Whimsical Fantasy Art exhibition at Colac Otway Performing Arts and Cultural Centre, marking her first solo display in her artist journey.