Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • 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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  • ‘Speed and inattention’ cause crash

    Cobden Police Senior Constable Travis Cooknell says “speed and inattention” caused a single-vehicle crash at Carpendeit on the weekend.

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  • Colac food drive calls for donations

    Colac Toyota is collaborating with Colac Salvation Army to host a food drive this month, aimed at “helping those in need while reinforcing the strength of the local community”.

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