Articles by: Trinity Knight
Apollo bay teenager qualifies for nationals
Apollo Bay athlete Teyvia Williams won the women’s under-20 800-metre race at the Victorian Athletics State Championships in Melbourne last weekend.
Experts welcome interest rate cut
Two Colac financial experts have responded positively to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to reduce interest rates by 0.25 per cent, bringing some financial relief to homeowners paying off mortgages.
Otway bird observers connect over passion
The Otway Bird Observers group had their first meeting of 2025 on Sunday at the Paradise Picnic Ground.
Women’s healthcare boost
A Colac GP is pleased with the Federal Government’s recent announcement of $570 million towards delivering better healthcare for women across the country.
Egg shortage hits Colac
Colac retailers are feeling the impacts of statewide egg shortages.
Newbies are keen to set sail
The next generation of sailors took part in the first day of the Colac Yacht Club’s 2025 Learn to Sail Program last weekend.
Colac craft’s a part of history
Colac woodworkers have crafted an impressive crozier that has helped celebrate a historic appointment.
Superb skills at skatepark
Brilliant BMX tricks and superb skate and scoot skills have starred at a junior competition in Birregurra.
Champion Aussie cricketer drops into Lorne
Commentator and former captain of the Australian cricket team Adam Gilchrist has made a surprise appearance at the Lorne Angling and Aquatic Club.
Colac’s an op shop destination
Colac is becoming better known as a destination to buy unique pre-loved vintage items, with an increase in donations across the region.
Community gardening group offers food, friendship
The Colac Uniting Church is looking for more volunteers to help out in the church’s community garden, with all food donated to the Colac Kindness Network.
Colac Otway returns to learn
The Colac Otway U3A enrolment day has been another success, with about 300 new and returning members signing up for activities.
Electorate to remain unchanged
There will be no changes to Colac and district’s federal division at this year’s election.
Table tennis making return
Colac’s summer table tennis season hits off on Monday at the Indoor Sports Centre.
Yachter places third at national champs
A Colac yachter has medalled at a national championship while the city’s team has also been awarded.
Dream wedding venue
Colac Golf Club is the perfect wedding and reception venue with idyllic lake views and lush greenery across the 18-hole course.
Extreme heat stops planned upgrades
Planned work on the Barongarook Telstra mobile base station scheduled for this week has been postponed due to extreme weather conditions. The upgrades were planned to take place this week, but temperatures reached a high of 37 degrees on Monday with Telstra deciding to postpone the work. Local emergency services expressed their concerns on social […]
Racing action set for Colac Turf Club
By Trinity Knight The Colac Gold Cup on Friday is set to be a day of racing action. Colac Turf Club manager Maree Gannon said they were hoping to have 1800 people in attendance on the day. “We have a fabulous day of racing planned,” she said. “Alongside the Colac Gold Cup, we also have […]
Look and feel your best on the big day
Dermaluxe Beauty is delivering a range of advanced treatments tailored to meet every client’s individual beauty needs
Screening numbers rise to help beat early onset
More and more people are getting breast screened in Colac, with data showing visitor numbers are rising at Breast Screen Victoria’s mobile screening van.
Denmark welcomes Sara
A Colac student has embarked on the exchange of a lifetime in Denmark.
Students return to the classroom
Students from around Colac have headed back to school this week.
Colac Tenpin set for big season of bowling
After a long summer break, the Colac Tenpin Bowling Club has returned to its regular season.
Campfire concern at Meredith
Meredith Park has seen another busy long weekend with hundreds flocking to the lake’s banks.
