Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Wet, cold June
Colac and district experienced a cold start to the winter season this year, with a wetter-than-average June.
Musical south-west enchants US expert
She’s a long way from Texas, but American fiddle player Laura Flanagan says south-west Victoria shares an equally special place in her heart.
Spreading the joy of riding
Seniors and Specialist School students have enjoyed a relaxing ride around Colac Botanic Gardens, thanks to a student-led demonstration day for a new charity movement.
Details on lighthouse funding remain unclear
Cape Otway Lightstation is set to receive a share in $4.5 million of State Government funding for conservation and repair, but the exact spend is unclear.
Businesses face higher costs
Colac and district business owners are hoping local support will stay strong as the national minimum wage increases.
Warm welcome for refugees
Trinity College Colac students have welcomed a refugee family into the community by decorating a mural in honour of National Refugee Week.
Museum funding for mansion
Winchelsea’s historic Barwon Park mansion is set to receive $25,000, thanks to a State Government grants program.
Greenthumbs busy at Mercy
A group of Year Nine green-thumbs have re-vamped gardens at Mercy Place Colac.