Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Quiet end to holidays for Driver Reviver site
Colac Driver Reviver had a quiet school holiday period after a lack of international travellers impacted visitor numbers.
Summer school holidays boost businesses
Local businesses and accommodation have enjoyed a successful summer school holidays, with strong levels of tourism over the season, despite setbacks from COVID-19.
Trout drawing anglers to lake
Fishing at Lake Colac has proven popular over the summer after the release of 10,000 rainbow trout through 2021.
High bacteria readings remain for Lake Colac
Water quality tests have found that recreational activities such as boating are safe for Lake Colac, but bacteria levels remain too high for swimming.
Colac Otway COVID continues to decline
The Colac Otway Shire has recorded 138 new COVID cases over the past week, with active cases reducing.
Medal for ambulance volunteer
A former long-term Colac resident has received an Order of Australia Medal, commending his community service.
Campus almost ready to roll
Ballarat’s Clarendon College is set to open its new Yuulong
campus near Lavers Hill next month.
Winchelsea’s old shire hall reopens soon
The Winchelsea Shire Hall is nearing completion of its refurbishment and is set to host an inspection next month.