Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Rural careers beckon teens
For mates Noah Smith and Tom Tyrer, learning on the job is where it’s at.
Fuel prices on par with other towns
Colac’s fuel prices have stayed consistent since falling from last year’s major hike, but experts still advise motorists to look out for a bargain at the bowser.
No date for bank’s reopening
Customers of Colac’s ANZ branch will soon be able to resume face-to-face banking after the branch closed for repairs following extreme water damage to the building.
‘Bittersweet’ result for milk farmers
Colac district farmers involved in a class action against Fonterra Australia over its infamous 2016 price cuts have dubbed the outcome “bittersweet”.
Brigade honours volunteers
Three Colac firefighting volunteers have earned recognition for their years of service to keep the community safe.
Wet start to winter months
Colac and district residents have experienced a wet start to the winter season, with the region recording a higher-than-average rainfall total in June.
Acciona lends a helping hand
Birregurra Recreation Reserve will use $6000 for an upcoming fundraiser hosting Gillon McLachlan, Ross Stevenson and Lehmo, after being among 33 Colac district community groups to receive the latest grants from Acciona Energia.
MP slams Apostles entry fee suggestion
Western Victoria MP Bev McArthur has condemned the idea of a potential entry fee for visitors to the Twelve Apostles, but the State Government says it has yet to decide on introducing fees to the site.