Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Water-safety sign trial at Lorne
A Victorian-first interactive water safety sign designed to provide multilingual, up-to-the-minute information and warnings on local beaches is being trialled at Lorne.
Green drought impacts region
Farmland across the Colac district might look green at first glance but the soil underneath is bone dry, and the green drought is a concern for anyone involved in the local agriculture industry.
For farmers, stock agents and business owners, the first half of 2024 has presented the driest autumn and start to winter they have experienced.
Jacquelien is inspired to farm
Farming in a new country means new opportunities for Jacquelien Pol.
State’s top dogs ready to test skills at Cressy
Victoria’s top working dogs will put their skills to the test at Cressy this weekend in the Bill Paton Memorial Trans-Tasman Trial Run for a chance to represent the state later this year.
Canadian adventure awaits
Jancourt East’s Jorja Milverton is gearing up to represent her country for a second time at Canada’s Calgary Stampede, but this time she’s not alone.
Manager’s career milestone
After 35 years in the business, Marston “Harry” Harrison says family, staff, and loyal customers are what keeps the petrol in his tank.
Students learn and connect
Colac Secondary College Year Nine students are preparing for the workforce by learning new skills and making positive contributions within the community.
Teen headlines Elvis festival
Limousines, meet and greets, and a loyal fan club who made the trip from Colac to watch him perform – the Gold Coast greeted Colac’s king of rock and roll Charlie Gaylard to a rockstar reception for the Cooly Rocks On Festival.