Articles by Hannah Toohey

  • Burnout risk for workers

    There is a high chance that Colac and district workers are facing burn out, with a new Beyond Blue community poll showing one in two Australians commonly experience it.

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  • Lamb prices rise like ewe wouldn’t believe

    With heavy lamb prices continuing to fetch record highs around the state, Colac district voices have weighed in on whether the good run will continue.

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  • Lion’s heart for helping

    “It’s the enjoyment of giving something back.”

    Lions Club of Colac has been behind vital projects in the community for decades, and volunteers have been at the heart of it.

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  • Push to bring family to Colac

    Colac man Wichjial Makuey hopes to have his sister, nieces and nephews join him in Australia to finally experience safety and security.

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  • Region set to receive $14M coverage boost

    Telstra is set to roll out new or improved mobile coverage across the Barwon South West region, including at locations like Colac and Forrest.

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  • Project preserves history

    While Colac and District History Group members love to look back in time, they will have their sights set on the future as they tackle a new project.

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  • Alleged firearm offences linked to Camperdown

    Police investigators have executed search warrants in and around Camperdown for alleged firearms offences.

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  • Witnesses sought after intersection incident

    Colac Police are appealing for information after a motorist fled a crash scene west of Colac.

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