Articles tagged: camperdown
Beginner business bootcamp
Budding businesspeople across Corangamite Shire can get a head start at an upcoming Camperdown bootcamp.
No sheep is no problem
While a dog herding ducks might sound a bit odd, that’s exactly how Camperdown’s Grace Garner and her border collies prepare for sheep dog trials.
Rentals hit historic low across district
Renter affordability in regional Victoria has reached a historic low, with rentals at Apollo Bay now “severely unaffordable”.
Guidelines set for lighting up public buildings
The future is looking bright for community causes in Camperdown.
Documenting our rail history
With over five decades of experience in weaving the stories of Colac and district together, local author and historian Norman Houghton has released his 46th book.
$20K bullying fine for Camperdown business
A Camperdown business has been slapped with a $20,000 fine, while the sole director must donate $500 to the Warrnambool CFA for workplace bullying lasting almost five years.
Work underway on new facility
Work at Camperdown’s new $39.6 million aged-care facility is underway, targeting a 2025 completion date.
Tidy Towns honour for school
Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria has announced its shortlist for the 2023 Tidy Towns and Cities Sustainability Awards, with Camperdown’s Mercy Regional College featured in the Education category.
New bridges to improve rail trail user safety
Two new bridges on the Camperdown-Timboon Rail Trail will bring the trail closer to its aim of opening up for more users.
Camperdown yards earn funding boost
Camperdown’s saleyards will receive a $45,000 windfall to improve animal traceability and biosecurity.
$2000 fine after knife arrest at Camperdown
A man has copped a $2000 fine after taking a knife to a Camperdown venue.
A world full of art for Sylvia
Camperdown’s Sylvia Kuyper grew up in the world of art and has chosen to challenge her imagination every day to create unique pieces of art.
Chance to join management committee
Community members passionate about Camperdown volcanic sites Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf can nominate for positions on a management committee.
Creative possibilities inspire artistic work
Camperdown’s Susan Boyd has been creative her whole life, but it wasn’t until seven years ago that she started to see the possibility in her creativity.
Camperdown auction a success
A Camperdown property has sold for $615,000 at auction.
Painstaking work for origami maker
“I just love paper!” Camperdown artist Ellie Blackney loves to create origami and is inspired by the sight of paper.
National honour for history lover
Camperdown’s James “Jim” Wilson, a lifelong collector and historian, has received an Australia Day honour for his commitment to his community.
Camperdown blaze controlled
Eleven firefighting units banded together to help put out a fire near Camperdown.
Low interest causes auction cancellation
A Camperdown home is available for private sale after the cancellation of an auction due to low interest. The three bedroom
Caravan flips on the Princes Highway
A motorist had a lucky escape after the caravan they were towing flipped on the Princes Highway near Camperdown.
Scholarship help for four students
Four Timboon and Camperdown students have won scholarships for their positive contribution towards the community.
ARTS FOCUS: Natural talent shines for artist
Camperdown’s Dr Marion Manifold knew she wanted to be an artist from a very young age, with art coming naturally to her.
Electric car station for Camperdown
Camperdown is set to have an electric vehicle charging station.
ARTS FOCUS: Stitching together a unique collection
Camperdown’s Dannie Dupleix uses a learn-through-play philosophy to keep trying new types of art – the “random stuff” that is her life.
