Articles by Hannah Toohey
‘Experience of a lifetime’ for Colac fundraisers
Two friendly faces from Colac have soaked up a milestone event as part of an important cause.
Colac community fund celebrates milestone year
Local money going to local needs – it’s a message worth celebrating as the Colac Community Fund marks its 15th anniversary.
Gardening grows from health scare
Colac’s Mark Rice has experienced a lot of self-growth recently, and gardening might have helped water that seed.
Emergency services busy with weekend incidents
High winds have impacted the district over the weekend, with burn-offs escaping and a storm surge warning issued.
Otways reservoir reaches 15-year low
The West Barwon Reservoir is currently at a level of 16.3 per cent, its lowest level in almost 15 years.
Tax is forcing farmer’s hand
A controversial new levy has prompted Barunah Plains farmer and long-serving CFA volunteer Steve Peel to re-evaluate his decades-long commitment to the fire service.
Colac astrophotographer shines
Colac photographer Brent Martin is thrilled to be named one of the world’s best Milky Way photographers.
Contract could deliver basin, boardwalks and more
Colac Otway Shire Council will consider appointing a builder for its biggest infrastructure project in years.