Articles by Zara Cuthbertson
Colac’s a special place for Dottie
Dorothy Harris has seen her fair share of the world, but her memories of growing up in Colac still remain the closest to her heart.
Positive signs for rural market
Although the Colac district’s rural property market is no longer seeing the peak numbers of Covid times, Charles Stewart managing director and rural property consultant Michael Stewart says the current climate is positive.
Four crashes in three days
A man has been injured after his vehicle crashed into a tree plantation at Ondit yesterday morning.
District hosts international event
Things are going to get woolly at Tarndwarncoort this Saturday, with the homestead set to host its first International Back to Back Wool Challenge event.
Muslim community hopes for Colac hub
As the holy month of Ramadan concludes for 2024, the Colac Otway Muslim Community is hopeful the group can find a permanent space for future religious gatherings and celebrations.
Rain welcome after dry but district needs more
Irrewarra’s John Martin says farmers are now playing the waiting game for the proper autumn break to settle in across the district.
Rain positive but unlikely to impact store sale
Charles Stewart livestock agent Matt Nelson says although this week’s rain was a “positive step” for cattle markets, it’s too early to have a major impact on numbers at today’s store sale.
Encouragement to nominate
After her experience as Colac Otway Shire’s 2023 citizen of the year, Birregurra’s Vicki Jeffrey is encouraging people to get their nominations in for the 2024 awards.