Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Europe awaits for songwriter
Colac export Connor Knight says his upcoming Germany trip for International Song Writing Week will be worth singing about.
Little rain for Colac district throughout March
Colac and district residents have experienced a mostly dry March, with the month’s total rainfall less than half of last year’s total.
Crustacean creation elation
Port Campbell has celebrated its biggest Crayfest yet, with revellers flocking like seagulls to the coastal town to enjoy local seafood, live music and other local produce.
Firefighters exceed their expectations
Colac Fire Brigade has competed in the state senior urban firefighting championships for the first time in 15 years, “exceeding their expectations”.
Donation delights refugee group
A Colac volunteer group is looking forward to helping refugee families settle into their new homes in town, after an anonymous benefactor provided a much-needed financial kickstart for the support group.
Call to list species as vulnerable
Conservationists are calling for the State Government to list the fat-tailed dunnart as vulnerable, with the last surviving small marsupial of the Colac district’s volcanic plains under serious threat of extinction.
Club honours crash victims
The cities of Colac and Bunyip have formed an unlikely connection to uncover the history of a 1967 plane crash involving a former Colac resident and Colac Herald employee.
Call to foster local news
A national report into local news sustainability is challenging the idea that print newspapers are dead, and is calling on governments to revise their advertising rules to help local news providers and better target regional and rural communities.
Authorities clean up fire retardant after blaze
Work has started to help landowners at Kennett River clean up fire retardant firefighters dumped on fire lines this month.
Brigades banding together for contest
Colac Fire Brigade’s volunteer firefighters are set to compete in the state senior urban firefighting championships for the first time in 15 years.
Cray day arrives at the coast
Things are about to get cray-zy at Port Campbell this weekend, thanks to the coastal town’s third annual Crayfest.
Thieves trash stolen Colac ute
A young Colac family has endured a painful night after having their car stolen from the driveway of their home, along with $2000 cash, and the family’s house keys, in one of two car thefts in the district over three days.
Beechy barn dance back
Beech Forest barn dance organisers are looking forward to good numbers at this year’s shindig.
Maize endeavour is paying off for enterprising dairy farmer
Larpent dairy farmer Alistair Harris says there’s something new to learn about the art of growing maize with every season.
Delays to Falls upgrades
Tourist upgrades at Stevensons Falls are behind schedule, but the State Government says crews are determined to finish the works as quickly as possible.
Cattle prices on cheaper trend
Colac Regional Saleyards saw cheaper trends at its weekly fat sale, when 240 head of cattle went under the hammer.
Brothers’ brass band bond
Bryan and Barney Cuthbertson are looking forward to marching in their 50th year of the Kana Festival tomorrow, coinciding with their 50th anniversary of joining the Colac City Band.
Women in the Workforce: Claire Evans, Tina van Rijthoven and Gayle Stephens – Richardson Real Estate
Richardson Real Estate property managers Claire Evans, Tina van Rijthoven and Gayle Stephens say the best part about a career in real estate is the reward of helping clients.
A shearer’s life clicks with Ged
Colac young gun sheep shearer Ged Leersen says his recent work trip to New Zealand was a great insight into the professionalism and competitive nature of the country’s wool industry.
New compromise for Forrest holiday park siteholders
Talks between annual site holders and management at Forrest Holiday Park are taking a positive turn, with BelgraviaPro announcing more sites will be available to current site holders after the redevelopment of the park.
Birregurra roadworks are ahead of schedule
Colac district motorists should allow for extra travel time thanks to detours on Birregurra-Forrest Road while road works take place.
Foundation empowering African work
Local charity founder Maddi Kent is set to tell the story of how her Colac foundation started at COPACC’s International Women’s Day fundraiser this Friday.
Huge weekend ahead for city
A surge of visitors for basketball and motoring events is promising a bumper weekend for Colac retailers and accommodation providers.
Post shake-up for Deans Marsh
Deans Marsh is losing its postal services, with the town’s general store saying it needs to pull out of the service to keep its main business alive.
