Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Fatal Colac West collision investigations continuing

    Emergency services responded to a fatal collision in Colac West yesterday.

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  • Group of people standing together

    Anam Cara volunteer efforts celebrated

    Anam Cara House Colac is built on the dedication and goodwill of volunteers, and their efforts have been celebrated this National Volunteers Week.

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  • Crews work to tackle Chapple Vale grass fire

    Firefighters have worked to control a grass and scrub fire at Chapple Vale.

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  • Group of CFA volunteers standing and sitting inside and outside of a firetruck

    Women recognised for impact

    Surf Coast Shire Council is recognising nominated Local Legends this week, with two Winchelsea volunteers earning a community impact award.

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  • Dedicated volunteers acknowledged today

    Colac SES Unit’s 44 volunteers, along with other district SES volunteers, are being recognised today for Wear Orange Wednesday.

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  • big group of primary students and teachers standing in park

    Students benefit from active start

    Colac students are taking to the streets for Walk Safely to School Week in a move to apply healthy habits.

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  • Coalition promises to revoke levy if elected

    The Liberals and Nationals have pledged to scrap Labor’s controversial new Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund levy if elected in November 2026.

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  • Program expanded

    The State Government’s recent announcement of expanded drought support to deliver on-farm infrastructure grants has attracted controversy.

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