Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Police on the hunt for stolen vehicle
Police are appealing for information on a missing ute, stolen from a Winchelsea address overnight on Friday.
Local dairy leader optimistic
Larpent dairy farmer and WestVic Dairy board member Jacqui Suares says favourable farmgate milk prices for the 2023-24 season should re-build local farmers’ “confidence” in the dairy industry.
Eagles shock Imps
Colac Imperials coach Paul Liistro says Saturday’s downpour made for an “arm wrestle” midway through their slow 13-point win against the Eagles.
Thousands of fish for lake
Lake Colac will get more than 5000 additional fish year, thanks to the lake’s consistently high water levels.
Welfare centre almost ready
A new resource to help alleviate cost-of-living pressures for Colac and district residents is on the horizon, with a new Salvation Army welfare centre set to open its doors in the coming weeks.
Cowgirl invited to Canada
Colac cowgirl Jorja Milverton is set to take her lifelong passion to new heights after receiving an invitation to compete in Canada’s world-class horse-riding event, the Calgary Stampede.
Ploughers battle for nationals
Australia’s best ploughers battled it out for national and state glory in the Colac district, demonstrating their finest skills in the paddock.
Farm work rewarding for vet
Large-animal vet Tom Loughnan says he feels lucky to enjoy the rural lifestyle of Colac through his work.