Articles by: Zara Cuthbertson
Fire danger period date set
Colac and district residents should start preparing for the upcoming fire danger period, after CFA officials announced the fire danger period will start on November 20.
Show success celebration
Rides, free entertainment, animals and livestock, arts, crafts and more, this year’s Colac Show had it all.
Birregurra community unites
Birregurra is shaping up for one of its biggest weekends of the year, with the community picnic and Sunday market set to welcome lots of visitors to the town.
Show celebrating artistic talents
It’s going to be a bumper weekend of art, wine, food and music at Birregurra this weekend, with the Birregurra Art Show kicking things off this Friday night.
Climate team’s garden display
Green thumbs, gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers will have a chance to explore six different gardens around the Colac district this weekend, as part of the Climate Action Team’s open garden fundraiser.
Giant auction for Gelli Hall
This weekend’s Gellibrand Giant Auction is the perfect opportunity to de-clutter your home or find that finishing item for your collection.
Principles of permaculture
Barongarook’s Kate Lidgerwood hopes her permaculture property will inspire others to create change in their backyards for the benefit of the planet.
Funding boost supports riders
Volunteers at Colac’s Riding for the Disabled group have expressed their gratitude for extra funding and new equipment donated from local businesses.
College to host animal nursery
Colac Secondary College’s animal nursery will once again showcase the Colac district’s cutest animals at this year’s Colac Show.
Tradition set to return
After a four-year hiatus, the 157th Colac Show will return this Saturday, keeping the historic local tradition alive.
‘Great comeback’ for showjumping
Irrewillipe’s Tim Clarke is expecting a great comeback for the showjumping event at this year’s Colac Show.
Quality rams ready for sale
This year’s Colac Ram Sale will provide farmers with a great opportunity to add high-quality rams to their flock.
Destined for interstate study
Irrewarra’s Austin Harwood is eagerly counting down the days until he makes the move to New South Wales to begin his agricultural science degree.
Funding for permanent solar
Swan Marsh dairy farmer Peter Mulheron says a $100,000 grant will provide a significant boost to the introduction a permanent renewable energy system to his property.
Not enough data on quakes
Experts say Australia’s earthquake data does not date back far enough to determine whether the Colac district has seen a recent increase in activity.
Rain, hail and shine at big flower show
Despite the cold weather, the 111th Warrion Flower Show was a colourful success.
Great gardens inspire greening
Green-thumbs, foodies and nature lovers will be spoiled for choice at the Climate Action Team’s upcoming open garden event, featuring unique gardens around the Colac district.
Aftershocks felt following quake
Authorities have recorded 13 aftershocks since Sunday morning’s earthquake near Cape Otway.
Birregurra to showcase variety
Nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts can explore three of Birregurra’s most attractive gardens at an upcoming open garden event.
Flower show ready to go
The long-awaited 111th Warrion Flower show is finally here!
Student ready for exams
For Trinity College Year 12 student Thea Callahan, the end of her secondary school days are almost over.
Creative seniors ready for show
As the countdown to the Warrion Flower Show draws closer to the big event, residents at Colac’s Barongarook Gardens are putting the finishing touches on their entries for the Exhibition of Colour competition.
Insight for future dairy farmers
Budding local dairy farmers have relished the opportunity to gain industry insight and knowledge on milk quality and mastitis management.
Beekeeper monitoring hives
Barongarook beekeeper Laurence Towers is anticipating a plentiful honey harvest this summer, despite looming varroa mite concerns following an outbreak in New South Wales.
