Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Showcase of arts and creativity
The Colac Makers’ Space hopes to welcome new faces and ideas to the local arts community with the help of this weekend’s open day.
Blueberry-season event planned for Gellibrand
Fresh blueberries, live music, and a great range of stalls – the Gellibrand River Market is back.
Call for Victoria to follow NSW move
An Apollo Bay climate activist says while the New South Wales government’s move to ban offshore gas drilling in the state is fantastic news, the Victorian government needs to follow suit.
Season of ‘phenomenal growth’
As the grape harvest season approaches, Deans Marsh’s Blakes Estate Winery is expecting a great yield, after a season of “phenomenal growth.”
Harriet’s equestrian excellence
She may have only just started prep, but Harriet Laird’s career as a horse rider has already taken off with flying colours.
Heartfelt tribute at car show
A heartfelt tribute to a young car enthusiast will be one of the main features of Birregurra’s very first show and shine.
Travel inspiration plus great deals
Find inspiration for your next holiday at Helloworld Travel Colac’s 2024 Holiday Showcase this weekend.
Nathan claims architecture award
After leaving Colac to pursue a degree and career in architecture, Nathan Arceri is already a leading innovator in the future of Australian housing.
Bus connections to all the shows
Managed to secure tickets to an upcoming concert, but don’t know how to get there?
Dust storm, 130kmh winds hit Winch
A dust storm with wind gusts of up to 130 kilometres an hour tore through Winchelsea yesterday, bringing trees down across the highway and damaging buildings.
Activists call for state government to follow NSW gas ban
An Apollo Bay climate activist says while the New South Wales government’s move to ban offshore gas drilling in the state is fantastic news, the Victorian government needs to follow suit.
Meat processors go full boar
From a simple hobby with just two pigs, to a full-time gig processing 20 pigs a week and distributing meat to 30 restaurants across Victoria – a lot has changed in 10 years for Xavier and Laura Meade.
Jumping dogs to bring crowd
It’s set to be a cracking day of action at Birregurra this Sunday, with the return of the Birregurra Market and Family Fun Day.
Fun for all at the Birregurra Market
There’s sure to be something for everyone at this weekends’ Birregurra Market Family Fun Day.
Investigation into district fires
Fifty volunteers fought two separate fires just a few kilometres apart at the Stony Rises on Sunday, with both fires being treated as suspicious.
Farm emissions explained
Understanding the complex issues of on-farm methane emissions and carbon trading will be tackled at a major forum in Winchelsea in February.
Celebrating value of local wetlands
The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority is encouraging the community to celebrate Ramsar Week 2024 next week - an event to increase awareness of the environmental significance of our local Ramsar wetland sites.
Creative garden gallery
Eclectic and playful, yet functional; sectioned, but flowing – Ian Westwood has never considered his Deans Marsh home as just a property.
Sharing decades of experience for a carbon neutral future
Otway Agroforestry Network co-ordinator Andrew Stewart believes the future of Australian farming is carbon neutral, and has 30 years’ worth off first-hand experience to prove it.
Fishing competition reels in hundreds of keen anglers
The Lake Purrumbete Twilight Fishing Competition has wrapped up for the year, welcoming hundreds of anglers from across the district over four nights of family fun fishing.
A community feel for season launch
An impressive array of local talent will be on display at COPACC’s theatre season launch this weekend.
Night of music, wine and stories
Keayang Maar Vineyard is set to host a night of rich melodies and storytelling at Live on the Lawn - Wine and Harmonising Hillbillies!
Learn craft of leadlighting
Arts and craft lovers will have a chance to pick up a new skill with an eight-week leadlighting class next month, thanks to the Colac Makers’ Space.
Inspiring next generation of carers
Carola and Ron Anstis have been caring for little Aussies from all walks of life for almost 25 years at the Carlisle River Wildlife Shelter.
