Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Rainfall lacking during August
Colac and district residents have experienced a warm, dry August, with the month’s total rainfall tally only reaching half of the monthly average.
Adaptable outlook keeps Peter happy
Versatility is key when you’re working in freight, Wettenhalls truckie Peter Sefton says.
Taking pride in company’s growth and development
Wettenhalls chief financial officer Linda Robertson says keeping her team safe is the most important part of ensuring the company runs smoothly.
Establishing connections and fostering teamwork
For Tracey Ohrwalder, working with her team at Wettenhalls’ Altona office feels like her “family away from home”.
Truckie savours life on the road
During his time as a truckie, Ashley said the biggest changes in his work were the ever-changing technology upgrades inside the trucks, as well as reform to safety compliance.
Comfy new homes for wildlife
Crafty students at St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School have created new wildlife habitats to help attract the local Coragulac fauna.
Life in the skies suits the Martins
After more than 25 years of flying, Rob and Sandy Martin have come to learn that you never quite know what you’re going to get.
Branch repairs drag on
Colac’s ANZ branch has remained tight-lipped on a clear date for its re-opening, despite growing concerns from local customers.
CAREERS: Apprentice proud of quality joinery
Award-winning apprentice Liam Cunningham says the feeling of pride after seeing the final product is the best part of working with Limitless Joinery.
CAREERS: Nancy rapt with Spence job
“What’s nice about working in admin finance is that you’re helping people do what they do best.”
CAREERS: Carpenter enjoys new opportunity
For Spence Construction’s qualified carpenter Darcy Howard, organisation is key.
CAREERS: Positive attitude to work leads to career growth
Bulla team lead Stephanie Heard says putting your hand up for any opportunity that comes your way is the best method for career growth and success.
CAREERS: Maintaining quality across dairy factory
Working in a team to keep Bulla’s Forrest Street factory running smoothly is an important part of apprentice fitter and turner David Morrow’s role.
Cotter clan’s rise to champion status
Pia Cotter, pictured with son Flynn, 2, has been raising suffolk sheep since her teen years. Now Cotter Suffolks have won a major award at Sheepvention.
PHOTO FEATURE: District dairy demo day
Colac district farmers, green energy enthusiasts and State Government officials have attended Peter and Trish Mulheron’s dairy farm at Swan Marsh for the first demonstration day of Phnxx’s solar battery pilot program.
Emergency fire bore for district town
Southern Rural Water has selected Timboon as one of six regional Victorian towns to receive a new emergency fire bore to help residents access water during a crisis.
Childhood dream now a reality for stock agent
Livestock agent Lochie McLauchlan, 20, has sold his way into the Victorian Young Auctioneers Competition finals, after only two years on the job.
Beeac shed blaze scrambles crews
Firefighters and police have attended a fire in a shed on a Beeac property.
PHOTO FEATURE: Great day at Otways Winter Festival
The Colac Area Health Foundation’s Otways Winter Festival was a major success.
Council grants for Corangamite Shire
Ninety-four community and individual projects will share over $215,000 from Corangamite Shire Council’s 2023-2024 grants program.
Car mandate improves safety
A local road safety advocate and car dealership principal have weighed in on the Federal Government mandating reversing technology like cameras and sensors for all future vehicles.
Pilot program a no-brainer
Swan Marsh’s Peter Mulheron says signing up for a green energy pilot program and welcoming engineers Ben Lam and Wei Chi Lee to his dairy farm was a no-brainer.
Roadside postal delivery coming for township
Deans Marsh locals will get roadside mail deliveries, after a majority of residents voted for the new system in a recent Australia Post mail poll.
From Mexico to Deans Marsh
For a moment during the ceremony which certified him as an Australian citizen, Deans Marsh’s David Rubin de Celis Leal wondered if he was dreaming.
