Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Camperdown auction a success
A Camperdown property has sold for $615,000 at auction.
Two crashes on region’s busy roads
Emergency crews have responded to a vehicle rollover along the Great Ocean Road.
Filipino mechanics inspire employers
For Filipino diesel mechanics Jade Gamboa, Alvin Villapana, Dalyn Lumagod and Jerold Escabusa, Australia was the “country of opportunity”.
Unemployment at historic low
Colac’s unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest in more than a decade, but a local employment agency says the low numbers aren’t bringing relief to the region’s staffing issues.
Cattle sales expected to steady
More than 350 head of cattle went under the hammer at Colac Regional Saleyards’ weekly fat sale.
KICKED OUT: Cabin owners devastated at eviction from Forrest park
More than 25 annual site holders at Forrest Holiday Park will have to remove their beloved long-term units and leave the park behind, as BelgraviaPro’s plans to redevelop the park.
Lifesaving trial finds success
Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club enjoyed a successful trial patrol at Peterborough over Australia Day and the weekend in a bid to put together a permanent patrol by next summer.
Big comeback for Gelli auction
After three long years of cancellations and postponements, Gellibrand’s Giant Auction is back and bigger than ever.
Downpour puts month above rainfall average
Colac and district residents have experienced a mostly dry January, despite a downpour towards the end of the month causing a spike in rain statistics.
Lorne loo layout released
The Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority is seeking feedback on a proposed upgrade design at Lorne’s Grove Road toilet block.
New historic park taking shape
Cororooke residents are approaching the finish line of a long-running community project, with earthworks for the Cororooke playground and history trail officially underway.
Temporary council CEO
Corangamite Shire Councillors have appointed an interim chief executive officer to lead the council while the search for a permanent CEO continues.
Car impounded
Police have intercepted a woman attempting to avoid police attention while driving on Ross Street in Colac.
Order of Australia for chair
“I feel honoured and also very humbled to be awarded the Order of Australia medal; it’s something that was totally unexpected, something that I will treasure for the rest of my life.”
Riders rally for young Henry
“That just brings so many positive thoughts into his mind, knowing everyone is doing it for him.”
Busy summer for agents
The travel industry is back in full flight, with a local travel agency recording their busiest summer holiday period since pre-COVID times.
Woman rescued near Lorne
An air ambulance has transported a woman to hospital following a fall on a walking trail near Lorne.
Planting changes
Motorists can expect to see a revamp of the Princes Highway’s Colac East roundabout later this year, road officials say.
Funding helps hall to thrive
Community groups at Barwon Downs and Lake Bookaar near Camperdown are among 43 communities across the country to receive maintenance funding.
Chemical leak in Murray Street
Emergency crews have responded to a chemical leak on Colac’s Murray Street near the Connor Street Bulla site.
State plastic ban weeks away
An impending State Government ban on single-use plastics is not likely to affect Colac businesses, a chamber of commerce official says.
Firefighting prowess on show
Colac Fire Brigade enjoyed a thrilling day out at the Lake Colac foreshore running track, competing in the Colac Urban Fire Brigade junior and senior championships.
Chinese tourists likely to trickle back to region
Borders have re-opened for one of the Colac district’s largest international tourism markets, but a tourism official says the return to pre-COVID tourist volumes will be a slow burn.
Double delight for graduate
Colac’s Jasmine Tippins is eager to begin a double university degree after being among more than 60,000 Victorian students to receive a university offer.
