Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Demand is high for local smoker help

    New research released from the Australian National University has reported that the scale of harm caused by smoking is “higher than previously thought”.

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  • Potential lifeline for district

    The proposal of a “world-first” reform to provide basic universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia could positively impact the Colac district on days of an emergency.

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  • Technology leads to rise in car thefts

    Victoria Police has issued a warning to Colac and district vehicle owners, as intelligence reveals key programming devices are behind a surge in car thefts across the state.

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  • Autumn looking dry, heightened fire risk

    A heightened fire risk will remain for south-west Victoria this autumn, with the Otways set to be a priority for planned burns.

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  • Snakebite alert as cases rise during summer

    Paramedics have issued a warning after attending to 129 suspected snakebites across the state this summer.

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  • Warncoort fire near highway

    Emergency services crews worked to contain a fast-moving grassfire at Warncoort yesterday.

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  • Colac Classic boosting trade

    With Colac playing host to the Bulla Colac Classic across two weekends, crowds of people have been looking for things to do in their downtime.

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  • Comedians kick off regional tour

    The Brown Women Comedy troupe is all about diversifying the comedy scene, and bringing laughter and relatability to audience members.

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