Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Awareness campaign set for the coast
The Otway Coastal Environment Action Network’s Great Ocean Rescue campaign is powering on, with Wye River and Apollo Bay the next two stops this weekend.
Twilight fishing attracts anglers
More than 40 anglers from across the district have cast a line for a chance to reel in a prize-winning fish at the Lake Purrumbete Angling Club’s first Friday twilight competition for the month.
Music, food and market treasures
Live music, local stalls offering plenty of treasures and delicious food and drinks, there’s no better way to spend your weekend than soaking up the atmosphere at the Birregurra Sunday Market.
Positive signs at weaner sale
Farmers and stock agents are hoping that an upward trend in the cattle market is on the cards for 2024, after prices at the Birregurra Weaner Sale saw a slight increase.
Reel in a winner at Purrumbete
The Lake Purrumbete Angling Club is hoping to reel in entrants from across the district for the annual Twilight Fishing Competition.
Colac saleyards ready for event
A bumper start to 2024 for the Colac Regional Saleyards is on the cards, with the annual Birregurra Weaner Sale returning today.
Couple’s crazy American adventure
“It was a lot of work, but the reward you get at the end of it is that you create such good bonds with the kids and you make such close friends over there, it’s almost inexplicable.”
Otways star in Dry sequel
Aussie director Robert Connolly says the opportunity to use the Otways as a filming location in the upcoming sequel to mystery thriller The Dry was “a gift”.