Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Deeming expulsion to unite Liberals
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says he hopes the Liberal Party can move on with a “united front” after a party vote led to colleague Moira Deeming’s expulsion.
Show of gratitude for nurses
Nurses at Colac’s Mercy Place aged-care facility have celebrated this year’s International Nurses Day with delicious treats and relaxing massages.
Investigation continues into offshore gas driller
Apollo Bay environmentalists are demanding answers from an offshore gas drilling authority, after a company currently under investigation received the green light to begin another blasting survey in the Otway Basin.
CSC develops future farmers
Agriculture students at Colac Secondary College are flourishing this school year, with more students taking interest in the program than in previous years.
Driver escapes serious injury
A driver has escaped injury after his vehicle crashed into a fence near Winchelsea.
Cliffy inspires Pat’s missions
Long-distance runner Pat Farmer has reflected on the “unique relationship” he had with Cliff Young on the 40th anniversary of Cliffy's history-making Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon victory.
Kooka caught in barbed wire
Getting rescued was no laughing matter for an unlucky kookaburra who found himself stuck in a barbed wire fence at Forrest.
Autumn rain drenches area in April
Colac and district residents have experienced a wetter-than-average April this year, after the city recorded 52.6mm of rain for the month.
Farming family works together
For the Jennings family, working together is in the essence of everything they do.
Service grateful for donation
The Colac Area Health Foundation has welcomed a donation of $26,000 towards redevelopments for the Miller Street wellbeing centre.
Author opens up about first book
Terang-based writer Jim McIntyre is set to discuss the 30-year process behind his debut novel at the Colac Library this week.
Grape expectations for district couple
Travis and Katie Alstin love a challenge – and that’s exactly what they got when their first child came into the world at the same time as their very first grape harvest.
Anzac spirit is alive in Colac
“It’s the Anzac spirit, you’re always thinking of your mates before yourself.”
Fundraising challenge in honour of mothers
Organisers are encouraging people to register for Colac’s upcoming Mother’s Day Classic to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research.
Postal vote on postal plan
Deans Marsh residents are set to vote on the future format of the town’s postal service, following the closure of the current post office.
Royal surprise for centenarian
Colac’s Antonina Kubisz has witnessed major world history in her 100 years, and can now add being among the first to receive a birthday letter from the King instead of the Queen to the list.
Group tackles childcare woes
Creating a secure childcare system at Lorne is at the forefront of a new community working group, targeting the coastal town’s childcare shortage.
Gas leak forces Colac office staff to evacuate
Emergency services have responded to a gas leak on Colac’s Bromfield Street.
District dog trainer thrives on her work
“It’s just a bit of freedom I never knew I’d have the option to feel in my life.”
Police probe attack on girl: video shared online
Police are investigating a sickening assault on a teenage girl in Colac’s Memorial Square, after footage of the assault surfaced online.
Apostles proposal queried
Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has slammed the State Government’s decision to compulsorily acquire land from a Twelve Apostles family business.
Hospital appeal is a success
A barrage of wet weather over the Easter long weekend has failed to dampen the generosity of Colac and district residents, after raising $46,417 for the Good Friday Appeal.
School’s next chapter starts with new name
Colac Specialist School’s new location won’t be the only thing the school embraces next year, after announcing a new name and logo to coincide with the 2024 relocation.
Bay group rallies for refugees
Apollo Bay’s Rural Australians for Refugees group has gathered on the town’s foreshore in support of this year’s Palm Sunday refugee rallies.
