Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Caring about community
Connecting with Colac and district comes first in Cody Fennell's role at Fennell West.
Focusing on staff development
Feeling part of the Colac Area Health community means Phoebe Fogarty can develop her skills to the fullest, as well as helping others to do the same.
Philippa shares folk inspiration
Kawarren musician Philippa Bailey escapes into her own world with Celtic folk music.
Pool trials sensory quiet-time sessions
Colac’s Bluewater Leisure Centre is set to trial sensory quiet-time sessions for swimmers.
Garden holds treasured memories
Delwyn Parker knows nothing lasts forever, but she’ll never forget her garden.
Cafe provides solution to throw-away society
In its first 12 months, Colac Otway Repair Café saved 323 kilograms of items from going into landfill.
Longest lunch for wellbeing
Colac Area Health Foundation is on a new journey with the Long Road Appeal this year, raising funds to build a wellbeing centre for the Colac district community.
Celebrating 2024’s new leaders
Colac South-West Primary School has announced its newest leaders for 2024.
Cyber safety essential at work or home
When it comes to ensuring cyber safety in the home and workplace, One Tech IT’s Gavin Furney recommends a measure everyone can take.
Transporting Colac to France
With no shortage of melodies and scenery, Chris McKenna is ready to transport Colac and district to France.
Winchelsea’s spirit inspires mural
Winchelsea’s community spirit is at the heart of local artist Lauren Green’s latest mural.
District craftsman shares ancient art
Pomborneit craftsman Torben Rusz never fails to make people’s faces light up when they see his creations.
MP wants answers on centre funding
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan has demanded answers from the State Government on who will pay for land at Port Campbell’s proposed Visitor Information Centre.
Better in colour
Colac Secondary College soaked up an exciting day of fun and sun at Bluewater for their swimming sports day on Friday.
Still rockin’ three decades on
Almost three decades in the making, the Colac Rock ‘n’ Roll Club has a history as vibrant as its member’s dance moves.
Eric’s outdoor oven fires up the family
Whenever Colac’s Eric Seabright gets his pizza oven fired up, his family and friends know they’re in for a treat.
Showcasing Tanybryn Limousins
Tanybryn Park Limousins’ Helen Masters is looking forward to Beef Week following a successful 2023 with her cattle performing well at sales and shows.
Silk journey merges painting and fashion
An accidental journey into silk painting led Cobden artist Helen Langley to teach others to create something beautiful too.
Growing goodness: Jen finds joy in her ‘happy place’
From the trees and flowers through to the fruit and vegetable crops, goodness grows in Jen Brooke’s garden.
A friendship formed through art
Otway artists Jo Wade and Alison McIntosh’s friendship formed from the shared dream of seeking to evolve their artistry.
The right approach to customer service
Rhys Evans Colac has enjoyed a successful 2023, and the farm machinery company is already planning for a positive year ahead in 2024.
Raelene’s inspirational garden
When Raelene Cook began her gardening journey with just two flower bushes, she never could have imagined her property would eventually become a seven-garden oasis.
Garden at Cororooke intrigues and delights
If you look closely, you can catch a glimpse into the almost-eight decades of Frances Albertella’s life and personality through her delightful Cororooke garden.
Endless career paths at national sawmiller
At the Colac site of Australia’s largest softwood sawmilling business AKD, the career opportunities are “endless”.
