Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Aladdin musical sure to enchant
The junior stars of Colac’s Red Door Dance and Theatre Company are back, hitting the stage this time to bring the magical story of Aladdin to life.
Solar farm gets build tick
A $150-million solar farm near Camperdown has received the green light for construction, after addressing the concerns of objectors and Corangamite Shire Council.
Petrol prices stuck too high
Colac motorists should shop around for the best fuel price, as prices stay put at their record highs, despite prices dropping in other areas, an expert says.
Homelessness pressure increases
More than 500 households in Colac Otway Shire required support from homelessness agencies between 2020 and 2021, a report has shown.
One festival objector
Plans for a prospective multi-day music festival close to Colac Otway Shire have received at least one objection, with the ball now in the organiser’s court to provide more information to authorities.
Firefighters honoured
Colac and district CFA brigades have cleaned up at a state awards ceremony, with firefighters from Port Campbell and Cobden among the list of recipients.
New threat meter
Colac and district residents can expect to see a new fire danger rating system ahead of summer.
Award-winning photographs on show
Award-winning works from Australia’s best photographers are on display in Colac for the first time ever this week.