Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
New laws and lockdowns push rent squeeze
Elliminyt and Cobden have seen the second and third-largest rental price increases in regional Victoria, a report says.
Cemetery takes on Colanda
Colac Cemetery will take over maintenance of Colac’s former Colanda site next month, paving the way for a new future burial space in the city.
Authors sharing wisdom
Colac has wrapped up National Reconciliation Week with a visit from the co-authors of an acclaimed book series.
A new era beginning for popular nursery
It’s the end of an era for Multiflora Nursery, but a bright future lies ahead for the Colac business.
Keeping Colac youths on track
A new Colac youth initiative aims to support at-risk young people with mental health issues or intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals, and deter them from crime.
Humongous fungus hungers
A shared passion for the Otways’ mushroom and fungi species has spurred the formation of a new conservation group.
Lorne park work starts
Facilities at Lorne Foreshore Caravan Park’s Queens Park site will receive a $850,000 upgrade through a State Government tourism grants program.
No takers for worker permit
A scheme to alleviate a coastal worker shortage by allowing cheap accommodation in back yards appears to have fallen flat, with zero applications.