Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Great Vic ride is a family affair
Colac father and son duo Matt and Darcy Simmonds say taking on the Great Victorian Bike Ride has been a valuable bonding experience.
High hopes for a busy summer
Great Ocean Road businesses and tourist attractions are looking forward to their first peak summer period out of COVID restrictions, with international visitor numbers looking promising.
Public summit on Ocean Road’s future
A special Great Ocean Road Summit every two years forms part of a strategy to involve the public in planning the region’s future.
Prepare for road disruptions
Colac district roads will face closures and traffic disruptions this week for a major bicycle touring event.
Riordan retains his seat in tight race
Colac and district’s incumbent MP has retained his seat in a tight race, but now faces the challenge of “managing two sets of expectations”, as Torquay becomes Polwarth’s new population centre.
Furry adventurers view the country
Colac district koalas have kept busy, with residents at Warrion and Skenes Creek spotting the furry freelancers out and about, despite recent harsh weather.
Poetry in motion at library
Budding Colac and district writers have gathered at Colac Library to try their hand at poetry through a workshop with author Brendan Ryan.
Car burns outside home
Emergency crews have attended a car fire at a Winchelsea residence.
Woman sent to hospital after Elliminyt collision
First responders are urging motorists to drive with caution during wet weather after crews attended a crash at Elliminyt.
Road closures as thousands of cyclists head for region
Colac and district motorists should take care on the roads over the weekend and coming days as more than 2500 cyclists embark on this year’s Great Vic Bike Ride.
Coach stays on timetable
Colac has retained its 6am coach service to Melbourne under a new timetable from Public Transport Victoria, which has added an additional daily return service to the Warrnambool line.
Sunrise shines on Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay residents, surf lifesavers and business owners got their 15 minutes of fame this week when Sunrise weatherman Sam Mac visited the coastal town to broadcast the weather report.
Club evolves in past century
The sport of croquet in Colac has come a long way since its beginnings 100 years ago.
District servos set to open
After months of delays, Colac and district motorists will soon have two more fuel fill-up options along the Princes Highway, with Winchelsea’s new BP service station opening this week.
Boost for community asset
Labor has promised a $50,000 funding boost to Gellibrand Community House ahead of this month’s state election.
Funding promise for Otway landcare network
Labor has promised another $50,000 community organisation boost for the Southern Otway Landcare Network, as the state draws closer to election day.
Colac pays tribute to diggers
Colac and district community members have gathered at Colac Memorial Square to pay their respects to Australia’s servicepeople.
Lifesaver earns new scholarship
Former Port Campbell Surf Lifesaving nipper Tate Copeland has received a scholarship recognising his community spirit and learning endeavours.
MP demands theatre cash
Western Victoria MP Stuart Grimley is pushing for a funding boost to restore Camperdown’s Theatre Royal.
Flood-affected road repairs
Work has started to repair flood-damaged sections of the Princes Highway near Stonyford.
Weather hampers Gelli event
Colac district’s wet weather has struck again, this time forcing the hand of Gellibrand Hall committee members, postponing this year’s Monster Auction fundraiser.
Reunion gig to rock pub
Indie rock band Elephant Gun will be centre stage this Saturday night at Warrion’s Ti Tree Hotel, re-forming for their first Colac district gig in a decade.
State plan would kill business
“It’s terrible, this farm is our life’s work here, and it’s just getting ripped out of our hands.”
Gas leak in central Colac
First responders have attended a gas leak on Colac’s main street.
