Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Long-lost father and son unite in Colac

    For the first time in his life, Edwin Ellis has met his 63-year-old son.

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  • State award for health chief

    Great Ocean Road Health chief executive Sandy Chamberlin has earned a state award which celebrates remarkable leadership and dedication.

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  • Cultural event receives funding

    Two Colac groups have exciting plans for a cultural celebration, thanks to the announcement of a new grant.

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  • Birre zither ensemble thrives

    Birregurra is well-versed in the melody of this instrument.

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  • Replica aircraft heads north

    Colac’s “Barnstormer” project has found a new home over 2000 kilometres away.

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  • ANZAC Day 2024

    From Cressy to Colac, through to Apollo Bay, the Colac Herald team has captured the ANZAC Day services and commemorations of this year. 

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  • Paw-fect weekend at Warrion

    From gundogs to toy breeds – all exquisitely groomed – more than 400 purebred dogs and their dedicated owners converged on the Warrion Recreation Reserve for Colac’s kennel clubs’ annual show.

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  • Dramatic results of ancient art

    Not many have heard of the art medium of encaustics.

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