Articles by Zara Cuthbertson

  • Community rallies behind Barb

    A Winchelsea wildlife shelter has felt the warmth of community support, after people raised more than $1700 to help keep the shelter open.

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  • Renewed BMX push as tracks get torn up

    Colac Otway Shire Council has pumped the brakes on the community’s passion to create makeshift BMX tracks, but Colac bike enthusiasts are pushing for a permanent solution.

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  • Firefighters control grass blaze quickly

    Emergency crews have responded to a grass fire at Winchelsea south.

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  • Gas plans attract anger

    Apollo Bay residents have opposed a gas mining company’s ploy to do seismic tests near the Twelve Apostles, at the company’s information night for the proposed project.

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  • Tehan supports bank closure Senate inquiry

    Wannon MP Dan Tehan is calling on banks to heed the call of a Senate Committee and stop closing local banks until local councils, businesses and affected customers can submit their concerns to a Senate inquiry.

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  • Grass blaze quickly contained

    Emergency crews have attended a grass fire between Beeac and Cressy.

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  • Bright ocean algae blooms

    Lorne residents received a special light show thanks to the return of bioluminescent algae in the water, creating sparkling swells along the beach.

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  • Council to assess playground

    Colac Otway Shire Council says it will consider Birregurra’s playground for funding in the future, after families expressed their concerns about the current condition of the town’s equipment.

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