Articles by Zara Cuthbertson

  • Historic hall gets facelift

    Renovations to Pennyroyal Hall have started, with its committee looking to restore the building back to its former glory.

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  • Climate change grants available

    Eco-friendly community groups, schools and businesses can now apply for the Surf Coast Shire Council’s Climate Emergency Grant program.

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  • Busy Easter weekend ahead

    Local real estate agents are gearing up for a red-hot market this Easter weekend, and you can get a bumper guide to it in Wednesday’s Colac Herald.

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  • Cobden’s waste dump point reopens

    The Cobden community dump point has reopened after an offender dumping industrial levels of waste forced the facility to close.

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  • Fire study for Otways heath

    A local conservation agency has started research on saving native plants and reducing bushfires in the Carlisle heath, through the use of planned burns in winter. 

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  • Generous community support

    Colac’s Share the Dignity drive has collected record numbers of sanitary products to help women in need, thanks to generous community donations.

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  • Massive weekend for artists

    Colac and district will host a range of art-themed activities this weekend as the Colac Otway Arts Trail kicks off tomorrow.

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  • Corangamite funding available now

    People, community groups or clubs can now apply for a share in Corangamite Shire Council’s grants programs.

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