Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Rotary donates to Foundation
The Colac Area Health Foundation has received another generous contribution, with Rotary Club of Colac West donating $9000.
Roundabout truck rollover blocks traffic
There were no injuries after a log truck rolled at Colac’s Princes Highway roundabout yesterday morning.
College bands mark end of musical year
Trinity College Colac’s bands have wrapped up a year of sharing their magnificent music with the community.
Enjoy free campgrounds
Parks Victoria’s Colac district campgrounds are free until mid-next year, allowing locals and tourists to take in the beauty of the Otways.
Club’s Christmas appeal returns
Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club’s toy appeal is back to spread Christmas cheer this year.
Bay icon celebrates 100 with community
Val Flitton had a celebration as bright as her to mark her 100th birthday.
Decade of dedication from Caz at Cultura
“Colac is a truly welcoming and caring community.” A key connection with Colac’s multicultural communities has retired after a decade of service.
Bell sounds an end for school stalwarts
After enjoying each and every day working at Colac Primary School, Jill Newcombe and Lorraine Rodger are set to retire at the end of the school term.
Vivacious Val to hit 100
“It’s wonderful, I wake up each day and I’m still here.” Apollo Bay local Val Flitton’s love for life, passion within the community and active lifestyle will help her reach her 100th birthday tomorrow.
Inclusivity honoured with award
Colac Area Health’s advanced developmental paediatric practitioner Jessica McCarthy has earned a diversity and inclusion award.
Factory’s long gone, friendships living on
Forty-two years on, this group of former Colac clothing factory workers still meets up on the final Saturday of November each year.
Friendship forms thriving business
Brett Robertson and Jason Langdon’s long-lasting friendship and shared enthusiasm for off-road adventures is proving a successful formula for their thriving business.
Bay artist explores world of creativity
It has been a whirlwind year for Nichola Roberts’ artistic journey.
Council seeking saleyards reps
Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking nominations for representatives on the Colac Regional Saleyards advisory committee.
Teachers’ adventure to Trinity
Two teachers from an Indonesian sister school have had a great adventure at Trinity College Colac.
Forrest bike trail closes for upgrade
One of Forrest’s mountain bike network trails has temporarily closed while it receives an upgrade.
Local treatment a GORH priority
A regional health service at Apollo Bay and Lorne has prioritised creating options for patients to be treated locally this year.
Hidden garden art tells story
There’s a story behind each miniature artwork currently nestled in the Colac Botanic Gardens.
Fundraiser honours Henry
“It takes a special child to have made such an impact on a school and community in such a short time of their life.”
Fire prompts season warning
Beeac Rural Fire Brigade community safety coordinator Lucy Richardson has praised the community’s fast response after a grass fire, but warned of the upcoming fire season.
High demand for smoke help
New research suggests almost one in seven adults in Colac Otway shire is a daily smoker, while an estimated five per cent of adults in the shire currently vape.
Otways blaze still burning
An Otways blaze west of Lavers Hill remains out of control, after almost five days of burning.
Renewed calls for fire refuge
Otways community members have raised renewed concerns about where they can go on a fire danger day, after a bushfire on the weekend left some locals “confused” about their options.
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.
