Articles by: Hannah Toohey
Lamb exports to China to resume
Colac’s Australian Lamb Company is set to resume export of frozen lamb, mutton, and offal products to China.
Baking tradition brings festive joy
Christmas baking is always a merry pastime, so it’s something Mercy Place activity assistant Barbara Moloney loves getting the residents involved in.
Gifts galore gathered for appeal
Colac and district families have opened their hearts this festive season, with the Little Ray of Giving Christmas gift appeal wrapping up last week.
Locals feature in gift guide
Colac district businesses are set to benefit this festive season from the Victorian government launching a Christmas gift ideas list, helping communities to buy and support local.
Photographer’s focus on capturing moments
The focus of Mark Murray’s photography is not within a certain style or genre, but in capturing moments of everyday life that strike his interest.
Cake queen enjoys endless creativity
Winchelsea local Nicole Everett’s passion and success within cake decorating was sparked by the simple ingredient of fondant icing and the spontaneous borrowing of a library book.
Ballarat road labelled ‘beyond dangerous’
Colac district motorists have labelled the Colac-Ballarat Road as “disgusting”, “scary”, “beyond dangerous” and “an accident waiting to happen”.
Colac Secondary College graduation
Colac Secondary College Year 12s celebrated their graduation.
Scam warnings ahead of festive season
As Fraud Awareness Week comes to an end, the National Anti-Scam Centre is warning people to be cautious of scammers seeking bank details and personal information.
Stuck on a creative mission
Sacred Heart students have demonstrated their artistic talents, creating original designs for the school’s Mission Day Fete.
Community prepares for Remembrance Day
When it comes to the efforts of the Colac district ahead of this year’s Remembrance Day, Colac RSL’s Rod Amos says it has been “tremendous”.
Perfecting craft over four decades
Forty years ago, Barongarook local Rob Wilmot couldn’t find a knife that was to his liking, so he set out to make one himself.
Farmer and sales rep join the dairy board
A South-west Victorian dairy farmer and a sales representative who grew up on a local farm have joined the WestVic Dairy board.
Incentive for teaching degree
Colac district community leaders are hopeful the introduction of free degrees will encourage more students to consider a teaching career.
Awareness of ‘the little things’
For Lyn Parrott, creating beautiful art pieces of flora and fauna stems from more than just a passion for nature.
Fun activities for local kids
Families took the chance to celebrate the Children’s Week event held at the Lake Colac foreshore on Thursday, with various activities to enjoy.
Bike safety message for pupils
Three Colac district primary schools have steered their way to safety at this year’s bike challenge day.
Cobden set to become a hit with RV campers
Cobden is set to welcome more tourists and campers with the new label of an RV Friendly Town.
Passion pays off for local artist
Elliminyt artist Margaret Finn’s passion for knitting and other crafts has earned her first place in multiple competitions of the Victorian Agricultural Show.
Good samaritans for a century in Coragulac
Coragulac’s Good Samaritan Centre centenary event was celebrated in style last weekend, with attendees going back to their local roots with the convent.
Colac photographer set to open studio
Colac photographer Rach Ramsey’s dream of capturing people’s stories will be further realised with the opening of her studio in coming months.
Decades of diverse design
Colac architect Geoff De La Rue has built his career on a solid foundation, but has decided after 45 years it is time to retire.
Expo to help navigate scheme
Colac Specialist School will help families navigate how to find the best support for them by hosting a NDIS services expo next week.
Centenary Event for Coragulac
Coragulac’s Good Samaritan Centre will reach its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, with members of the community honouring its rich history through a centenary event.
