Articles tagged: Winchelsea
Fresh produce supports Winch
A community food bank at Winchelsea is providing essential pantry supplies to more than 100 community members each week.
Support for local family after fire
The western district community has rallied around a family of six who lost their home in an early morning fire at Winchelsea.
Total loss at Winchelsea house fire
Emergency service crews have battled a Winchelsea house fire which destroyed the home.
Green out of Wannon race
Winchelsea artist Lauren Green has had to drop out of the race to represent Wannon due to issues with her dual citizenship.
Faster EV charging for Lorne’s station
A new and improved electric vehicle charger is ready to go at Lorne.
Winchelsea book ticket to granny
Winchelsea Bowls Club has become the first team to book its ticket to the Midweek Pennant Division Grand Final this season.
First finals game for Apollo Bay tomorrow
Lawn bowls ladder leaders Apollo Bay are hoping to bounce back from a loss last weekend as they head into the first week of finals against Winchelsea.
Winch pool soon to open
The countdown is on for the Winchelsea community to make a splash in their new $8.9-million pool.
Green throws hat in the ring
Winchelsea artist Lauren Green has switched out her paint brushes for politics, putting her hand up for the seat of Wannon in the upcoming federal election.
Safety changes to Winch centre
Surf Coast Shire Council has announced safety improvements to support truck deliveries in Winchelsea’s town centre.
Rentals hit historic low across district
Renter affordability in regional Victoria has reached a historic low, with rentals at Apollo Bay now “severely unaffordable”.
Key projects take shape, nearing end
Key projects in Winchelsea are nearing completion, with the town’s new pool, adventure play space and Barwon River loop scheduled to open early next year.
Arboretum trail aims to connect communities
A visionary plan to create tourist-attracting trails which also connect the “four quadrants” of the Winchelsea township has been unveiled.
Police seek help to find Ford
Winchelsea Police are appealing for information after a vehicle theft on Monday morning.
Winchelsea candidate’s ‘focus on what matters’
Winchelsea’s Tony Phelps has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Surf Coast Shire Council elections, launching his “focus on what matters”.
Drought conditions impact crops
The driest autumn and winter on record for parts of the Colac region has impacted canola crops, with some blooming early, others behind schedule, and some expected to fail.
Visitor centre to reopen
Winchelsea’s Visitor Information Centre is set to make a comeback, with Surf Coast Shire Council acknowledging the service’s value and looking forward to the return of “wonderful” volunteers.
Woman mauled at Winchelsea
A sickening dog attack at Winchelsea has seen a woman rushed to hospital with critical injuries.
Trailblazer reflects with pride
When she stands at Winchelsea’s ANZAC Day service tomorrow, Afghanistan veteran Tori Ritchie will reflect on five pivotal years.
Services across district
Colac and district communities have the chance to remember servicemen and women who served on behalf of their country at multiple locations this Thursday.
Winchelsea projects progress
Demolition of the old Winchelsea Swimming Pool facilities is expected to be complete by the end of the week and construction of the town’s Barwon River Loop will start mid-year.
Body dumped, fatal crash near Winchelsea
Police are calling for anyone with information to assist with investigations into the dumping of a woman’s body east of Winchelsea and a fatal crash south of Winchelsea.
Winchelsea’s spirit inspires mural
Winchelsea’s community spirit is at the heart of local artist Lauren Green’s latest mural.
Plans to turn caravan park into supermarket
Plans for a $6-million development in Winchelsea could see the town’s caravan park demolished to make way for a new IGA supermarket, retail shops and accommodation.
