Articles by Zara Cuthbertson

  • Bravery award for sea rescue

    A Ballarat man has received a National Search and Rescue Award for his efforts when he saved a man from drowning in a strong rip at the mouth of Princetown’s Gellibrand River.

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  • Wettest October in years

    Colac and district residents experienced one of their wettest Octobers on record and their wettest October day in more than 20 years, with the month’s total rainfall more than doubling the monthly average.

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  • Road safety lesson for youngsters

    Students at Colac Primary School took out the top spot in Roadsafe Otway’s annual bike safety challenge.

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  • Industrial site sold

    An industrial allotment in Colac’s Hugh Murray Drive has sold for $245,000 shortly after passing in at auction.

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  • Young people celebrate Colac Headspace centre

    Colac’s Headspace centre has officially opened its doors after three years in the making, providing young people aged 12 to 25 with free, youth-friendly and confidential mental health and wellbeing services.

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  • Funding win for hall equipment

    Birregurra Public Hall has received $20,000 from the State Government as part of a $350,000 boost to community projects across south-west Victoria.

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  • Fifth train starts December

    Colac and district train commuters will soon be able to travel between Melbourne and Warrnambool on an additional service thanks to the completion of the first stage of upgrades on the Warrnambool line. 

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  • SHOW SHOCK: Major event cancelled thanks to waterlogged land

    The Colac Show has taken a hit for the third year in a row, after wet weather forced the hand of committee members, cancelling the event once again.

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