Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Churches join for day of prayer
The struggles of women living in Taiwan will feature at a Colac gathering for this Friday’s World Day of Prayer.
Cyclist rescued at Forrest
Colac SES and Ambulance crews have rescued an injured mountain bike rider at Forrest after an incident at a school excursion.
Library shake-up set to be costly for ratepayers
Colac and district libraries face a lengthy and expensive transition to a new state-imposed management system, with ratepayers to foot the bill.
Buyer snaps up cheese factory
Simpson’s former Kraft cheese factory has been passed in at auction for $3 million, before selling after auction for a “significantly higher” price.
Quality cattle sell at market
Colac Regional Saleyards saw a quality yarding of more than 250 cattle go under the hammer at its weekly fat sale.
Grants available for community uses
Telstra and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal are partnering to deliver $600,000 in grants for community groups.
Cooriemungle egg farm plan
Colac and district egg producers could expect a new competitor soon, after Corangamite Shire Council received a permit application for a three-hectare chicken farm at a former Cooriemungle dairy.
Golf club’s green connection
The Apollo Bay Golf Club is set to welcome a $450,000 recycled water pipeline to irrigate the course, which will help the coastal town save 10 million litres of drinking water annually.