Articles tagged: 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.

Former residents receive national recognition
Two people with links to the Colac district have received national honours for their work in the community.

New mural to transform Winchelsea wall
Winchelsea artist Lauren Green will breathe life and creativity into a 42-metre wall facing Winchelsea’s railway reserve with a vibrant mural.

Settling into Winchelsea
When Lorraine and Brian Stubbs stopped in Winchelsea for a coffee, they knew they’d found their new home.

Club welcomes funds for new courts
Winchelsea netballers will see some much-needed upgrades to their facilities following Surf Coast Shire Council’s endorsement of funding for new netball courts.

Cake queen enjoys endless creativity
Winchelsea local Nicole Everett’s passion and success within cake decorating was sparked by the simple ingredient of fondant icing and the spontaneous borrowing of a library book.

Winchelsea news in brief
What's happening this month in Winchelsea?

Call for community to share thoughts
The latest plans for Winchelsea’s Adventure Play Space are promising fun times with elements to stimulate and delight for kids of all ages, and the Surf Coast Shire Council wants your opinion.

Mud hut demolition resumes
Demolition of Winchelsea’s mud hut will resume this week, with contractors and a zoologist expected to be onsite from today.

Family escape house fire
A Winchelsea family has escaped a house fire after a neighbour who went outside to look for their cat, saw smoke coming from the roof and alerted the sleeping residents.

Fire and crash near Winchelsea
Country Fire Authority crews were called to a grass fire near Winchelsea yesterday morning after a property owner lost control of a planned burn.

Mansion music for mandolins
The Melbourne Mandolin Orchestra is set to delight classical music lovers at Winchelsea, playing among the beauty and history of the Barwon Park Mansion.

Vehicle crashes into Winchelsea home
A Warrnambool man faces charges after allegedly falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into a home at Winchelsea.

Surf Coast awards $8-million Winch pool contract
Victorian construction firm Bowden Corporation has won an $8-million contract to completely rebuild Winchelsea’s swimming pool.

Boost for pool, paths and courts
A swimming pool upgrade for Winchelsea, new footpaths, road upgrades and refreshed netball courts at Lorne and Winchelsea feature in Surf Coast Shire Council’s newly approved budget.