Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Mountain challenge inspired by daughter

    Barongarook West’s Tim Lucas is set to walk up Australia’s highest mountain this weekend to raise funds for Down Syndrome Victoria.

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  • Otways on fire: Crews battle two bushfires

    Corangamite group officer Mark Billing has warned of the danger of this year’s fire season, with the Otway Ranges sparking up in two separate bushfires over the weekend.

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  • Ambulance times improve

    Colac Otway’s paramedics responded to Code One incidents almost two minutes faster in recent months, latest data shows.

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  • Caring nature guides Hayley

    Long before she chose the path of perioperative nursing, Hayley Grasso knew that caring for people was what she was made for.

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  • “Bizarre” whirlwind in district

    Coragulac could have been confused with Kansas for a short time on Monday, with a “bizarre” whirlwind passing through the town.

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  • Key projects take shape, nearing end

    Key projects in Winchelsea are nearing completion, with the town’s new pool, adventure play space and Barwon River loop scheduled to open early next year.

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  • Art treasure hunt in Botanic Gardens

    The Colac Botanic Gardens have come to life this month, with the possibility of magic around every corner.

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  • Remembrance Day: Afghanistan leaves impression

    When ex-serviceman David Bennett stands at Colac’s Remembrance Day service today, he will take the time to remember those who did not return.

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