Articles by: Trinity Knight
Fresh produce supports Winch
A community food bank at Winchelsea is providing essential pantry supplies to more than 100 community members each week.
Trucks bring much-needed hay
A convoy of trucks has delivered much-needed hay to farms weathering the drought across Colac Otway Shire.
From Otways to Subantarctic
An award-winning Otways coast wildlife and conservation photographer will embark on an expedition to New Zealand’s Subantarctic Islands.
Free craft sessions for creatives
The Colac Library is running free Craft Connect sessions for people aged 13 and up on the first Thursday of each month.
Donation goes to wellbeing
The Colac Motorfest has gifted two Colac community services $8000 from funds raised on the day.
Colac Cemetery honours Anzacs
Colac students and cemetery staff have helped honour more than 1000 headstones of former service men and women at the Colac Cemetery.
Championships show brigade’s comradery
Colac Fire Brigade members have showcased their skills at the Senior Urban State Firefighting Championships, and had plenty of fun along the way.
CFA marks 80 years milestone
The Victorian Country Fire Authority has turned 80 this week and Colac’s Fire Brigade captain says the birthday is a huge milestone.
Native fish boost stocks Lake Colac
Thousands more native fish have been released into Lake Colac.
Future-proofing farms at drought workshop
A dozen farmers from across the region have learnt how to develop a drought management plan at a workshop in Colac.
Call for relief as demand soars
Relief fridges, freezers and pantries across Colac are struggling to keep up with rising demand for essential food supplies.
CFA juniors impress, seniors to compete
Five junior Colac CFA members have impressed at the State Firefighter Championships.
Nursery plants to improve coastline
A new plant nursery in Apollo Bay is housing more than 2500 plants that will contribute to revegetation projects along the coast.
Bat rescuer calls for support
A new Colac bat rescuer is encouraging others to lend a helping hand.
Numbers drop off on Lorne bus
A Colac-to-Lorne bus service has seen a drop in more than 500 passengers, with officials indicating there were no plans to extend the run beyond summer.
Storm repairs close cafe and laneway
Colac’s On The Lane Cafe will close next week while internal repair works on the heritage listed building are undertaken, with an adjoining laneway also closed.
Table tennis eyes finals fever
Colac’s table tennis association players are entering the final weeks of the summer competition season.
Playgroup marks national week
Colac and district is helping celebrate local playgroups for National Playgroup Week, which started on Monday.
Local pumpkin pride
An Apollo Bay local took home the top prize for the biggest pumpkin at the Apollo Bay and Otway District Agricultural Show’s second giant pumpkin competition.
Water levels worry duck hunter
Colac Field and Game’s Terry McCrickard is looking forward to the 2025 duck hunting season, but he is concerned about duck numbers across the district with declining freshwater levels.
Bay memories brought to life
A historical walk at Apollo Bay will help bring memories of the coastal town back to life, with help from two long-lived locals.
Educator celebrates diploma
A passionate future childhood teacher has celebrated a big step, with a program helping to address severe workforce shortages in the sector.
Colac diabetes group evolves
It's new location, same great catch-up as Colac’s Diabetes Peer Support Group edges closer to a half-century.
Colac’s tourism boost
Experts have highlighted Colac as a “unique tourism opportunity”, with the district being a gateway to the Otways and Apollo Bay, and allowing international and domestic visitors to enjoy their trip to the coast at a slower pace.
