Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • District supports Care Park

    The carpark at headspace Colac turned into a Care Park yesterday, with the R U OK? conversation convoy rolling through town.

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  • Local gardens open to the public

    Horticulturalist Bob Millen’s two decades of work is evident within the magic of his Beeac garden, which is set to open to the public this weekend.

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  • Mentor wants boost for youth

    Alvie dairy farmer Brooke Lane hopes to see more support for young people in the industry well into the future.

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  • Bay lobster could be back on menu in China

    Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-Op commercial manager Alan Nicholls says while the proposed removal of China’s lobster export ban is a positive, he will continue to focus on strengthening the local market.

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  • Colac butcher wins state meat awards

    It’s official, Murnanes Country Fresh Meats has the best lamb sausage in the state.

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  • Dryer warning after Birre blaze

    A Birregurra house fire sparked by a laundry dryer serves as a timely reminder for people to check their dryers and clean the lint filter regularly.

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  • Community shines during mental health walk

    “It’s a step in the right direction for breaking mental health stigma.”

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  • Foodies festival will be a ‘cracker’

    “Colac is surrounded by some of the best food and drink producers in Australia.”

    Food journalist and Colac export Wendy Hargreaves is expecting the very best of what the region has to offer at this weekend’s Otways Producers Festival.

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