Articles by Hannah Toohey
Isla immersed in imagery
Being immersed in the world of photography all her life, Isla Lucas is thrilled to have her first exhibition.
Colourful, creative and nature inspired
Terri Pollock’s adventure into art during the pandemic led her to discover a new love for painting murals.
Decades of duty recognised
For Stuart Robb, being a member of the Bungador Fire Brigade for 58 years has been all about assisting the community.
Ute found after aerodrome burglary
“It makes you angry to think they invaded our perimeters.”
Cressy Aerodrome owner Paul Lamont is furious thieves targeted the airfield on Wednesday, stealing about $120,000 of property including a Maloo ute.
Festival raises $16K for hospital
The Otways Winter Festival raised just under $16,000 on the weekend, with funds going directly back into the health and wellbeing of the community.
Leaders and experts talk healthy habits
Colac has played host to health experts and researchers this week for a meeting around improving nutrition-related health outcomes in the community.
Pappy’s blue gum plantation concerns
A Simpson local has expressed concerns that the increase of plantation purchases around the district “will wipe the community out”.
TEENS SCAMMED: Sporting community supports shattered youngsters
The South Colac Sports Club community is rallying around two Year 12 students who lost $1300 as the result of an online ticket scam.