Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • CFA’s fundraising appeal returns

    Local CFA members are ready to raise important funds for this year’s Good Friday Appeal, and will be out across Colac from today.

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