Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Authorities clean up fire retardant after blaze
Work has started to help landowners at Kennett River clean up fire retardant firefighters dumped on fire lines this month.
Brigades banding together for contest
Colac Fire Brigade’s volunteer firefighters are set to compete in the state senior urban firefighting championships for the first time in 15 years.
Cray day arrives at the coast
Things are about to get cray-zy at Port Campbell this weekend, thanks to the coastal town’s third annual Crayfest.
Thieves trash stolen Colac ute
A young Colac family has endured a painful night after having their car stolen from the driveway of their home, along with $2000 cash, and the family’s house keys, in one of two car thefts in the district over three days.
Beechy barn dance back
Beech Forest barn dance organisers are looking forward to good numbers at this year’s shindig.
Maize endeavour is paying off for enterprising dairy farmer
Larpent dairy farmer Alistair Harris says there’s something new to learn about the art of growing maize with every season.
Delays to Falls upgrades
Tourist upgrades at Stevensons Falls are behind schedule, but the State Government says crews are determined to finish the works as quickly as possible.
Cattle prices on cheaper trend
Colac Regional Saleyards saw cheaper trends at its weekly fat sale, when 240 head of cattle went under the hammer.