Articles by Zara Cuthbertson

  • Parliamentary inquiry into regional bank closures

    The Federal Senate will have a parliamentary inquiry into regional bank closures, after the dissolution of hundreds of branches across the country, including four Colac and district branches.

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  • School spirit shines at college swim sports

    Students at Colac Secondary College donned their house colours in all sorts of wacky costumes at Friday’s school swim sports, battling it out in the Bluewater pool for house victory.

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  • Consistency ahead for weekly fat sale

    Colac Regional Saleyards had 263 head of cattle go under the hammer at its weekly fat sale.

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  • District pokies loss rises to $10 million

    Colac and district gamblers are spending more time on poker machines since the end of COVID restrictions, with players losing more than $10 million across the region’s venues in the past year.

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  • Families want new playground

    Birregurra families are calling for Colac Otway Shire Council to consider their local playground for upgrades, to help improve accessibility for younger children.

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  • Leaders converge on Colac

    Colac Otway Shire hosted the G21 alliance’s first board meeting for the year yesterday, where leaders from across the region gathered to discuss topics including transport and housing.

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  • Monster response to auction

    Gellibrand’s Monster Auction has made a splash upon its return after three years of cancellations, raising more than double the amount of money generated in previous years.

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  • Port Campbell impresses with its friendly nature

    An online travel agency has awarded Port Campbell with the title of Australia’s most welcoming town, thanks to traveller reviews.

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