Articles tagged: Winchelsea

Concern that deteriorating pipes make school unsafe
A MOTHER of three Winchelsea Primary School pupils fears for their safety as the school’s gutters and downpipes lie in disrepair.

Blue to hang up boots after 600-game career
A 600-GAME football career evokes fond memories for Winchelsea stalwart Trevor Wilson.

AFL clubs interested in promising Falcon
RESPECTED Geelong Falcons talent scout Michael Turner has compared Colac district AFL draft prospect Darcy Parish to a young Joel Selwood.

Duplication close to finish line
THE HIGHWAY duplication through Winchelsea is progressing with cranes lifting 18 beams into place on the bridge over the Barwon River yesterday.

Winchelsea walk in honour of war heroes
WINCHELSEA will have a new walk to honour Australia’s 64 Victoria Cross recipients, including Winchelsea’s Albert Jacka.

Cattle truck crashes on bridge
WINCHELSEA residents watched in horror as cattle from a crashed truck fell from the town’s bridge onto the banks of the Barwon River yesterday.

Meat cleaver and hammer attack
TWO Winchelsea residents have suffered injuries after two balaclava-clad men invaded a Willis Street home.

Young father dies in crash
A YOUNG father who died in a car crash at Winchelsea was a lovable larrikin, his football club says.

Brawl on pub’s last night
POLICE are investigating a Winchelsea hotel brawl which left a man with facial injuries.

Winchelsea wants more night games
FOOTBALL followers might wait for only two rounds of season 2013 to see new Winchelsea coach and former AFL player David Mensch play under lights.

P-plater crashes, blows .149
A WINCHELSEA teenage probationary driver who crashed into a parked car was almost three-times the legal blood-alcohol limit.

Lights attract football crowd
WINCHELSEA Football Club’s first night football clash attracted almost four times the club’s usual crowd.

Night game option for Colac league
COLAC District Football League boss Peter Lucas says the league would support clubs playing night matches at Winchelsea.

Burglars left pharmacy empty-handed
BURGLARS smashed the front door of Winchelsea Pharmacy but left empty-handed.

Town will get first traffic lights
COLAC and district residents have voiced concerns and support for a population growth blueprint for the region.

New mayor has plans for Winchelsea
SURF Coast Shire’s new mayor Brian McKiterick wants to develop Winchelsea.

Winchelsea garden benefits community
WINCHELSEA'S green thumbs can grow fresh produce, meet people and benefit from a healthy outdoor activity at the town’s new community garden.

Road investment for Winchelsea’s future
MORE than $365 million in road and bridge upgrades could boost investment and attract new residents to Winchelsea.

Winchelsea health service on world stage
Winchelsea’s health service will showcase its work with dementia patients on the world stage.

