Articles by: Hannah Toohey
School holiday entertainment
The Herald stopped by some school holiday hotspots to capture kids in action this week.
Truck rollovers cause delays through district
Two separate truck rollovers caused delays on major Colac district roads on Monday.
Locals celebrate ‘victory’
“It’s a sign of how people power can make a difference in the world.” While Colac Uniting Church’s Reverend Susan Malthouse is thrilled that company TGS voluntarily has withdrawn their massive gas exploration proposal last week, she said the church would continue to advocate against seismic blasting in the region.
Flower show returning this month
Organisers and participants are anticipating the upcoming 112th Warrion Flower Show to be in full bloom.
School reunion to reconnect friends
Three Class of 2004 Colac students say their time in high school “solidified lasting connections”, ahead of a 20-year reunion this weekend.
Birregurra inspires family’s creativity
Beth Wylie breathes a new creative life into second-hand canvases with the help of her 3-year-old daughter Annabelle.
International Pharmacist Day 2024
Blooms the Chemist Colac took the opportunity to celebrate World Pharmacists Day with the community on Wednesday.
Local support for cancer patients
Meriba Service Club of Colac and local businesses have joined forces to raise enough funds for the purchase of a machine to support Colac and district breast cancer patients.
Celebrating region’s producers
Makers and growers from across the Otways will gather next month to celebrate the region’s bounty, with fun for the whole family.
Love stands the test of time
For a love that lasts, Len and Marlene Ash say it’s important to always communicate and be each other’s best friend.
Taking care of heritage and history
For Robyn and Michael Barrand, living in their beautiful Colac home means taking care of heritage and history.
Celebrating four decades of safe travel
Sue Ralph’s 40-year journey as a crossing supervisor at Cobden Primary School has seen her teach road-safety lessons to generations of children along the way.
Footy finals
September has been filled with finals fever, and St Mary’s Catholic Primary got right into the spirit with footy colours day on Friday.
Volunteers reunite case with school
A school case donated to Vinnies Colac will be displayed in Essendon later this year, providing a glimpse into the life of the woman who previously owned it.
Student band first to play at new drop-in centre
Trinity College band The Elliminations have filled the Colac Salvos’ youth drop-in centre with catchy tunes as the first musicians to perform at the venue.
Scouts’ spooky celebrations
Despite the usually superstitious nature, Friday the 13th has always been a highlight of the calendar for 2nd Colac Cub Scouts.
News in brief
The latest news in brief from around Colac and district.
Peaceful protest at Apostles
Religious leaders joined forces with Friends of the Earth over the weekend to protest in music and prayer at the Twelve Apostles.
Young photographers recognised for talent
It was all about young photographers across the Colac Otway Shire on Friday, with the awards night for council’s youth photography competition.
Steph puts best foot forward
Stephanie Phipps will put her best foot forward next month to raise awareness and funds for the Epilepsy Foundation.
En plein air experience inspires
With a passion for landscapes, Silvana Cibei draws inspiration from the big skies surrounding her in south-west Victoria.
Truck crashes into traffic light
Traffic lights at a Colac intersection were out for about three hours on Friday morning after a truck crash just after 4.30am.
Region’s bird flu restrictions easing
With no new cases of bird flu detected in Victoria for almost three months, restricted areas have been removed and replaced with control areas.
Sights set on agricultural career
Colac Secondary College Year 12 student Angela Hay hopes her passion for farming will lead her to an exciting career in the agriculture industry after school.
