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“I love every minute of it”: The mural artist painting joy into Colac life

“I love every minute of it”: The mural artist painting joy into Colac life

“I like the idea of inspiring people; if someone’s having a bad day and they come across something beautiful I’ve painted, it might help turn their mindset into a positive one.”

Zara Cuthbertson
Southern GrampiansSouthern Grampians
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“One of the most ambitious projects in our history”: Southern Grampians approves $3.35m for next phase of Hamilton Art Gallery

“One of the most ambitious projects in our history”: Southern Grampians approves $3.35m for next phase of Hamilton Art Gallery

Backed by federal funding and a local artist’s donation, Southern Grampians Council argues plans for $50 million in upgrades to the existing building are necessary.

Zara Cuthbertson
🦩 Where's Colac's nightlife?

🦩 Where's Colac's nightlife?

Where do you go for a big Saturday night?

Zara Cuthbertson
Colac OtwayColac Otway
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All dressed up and nowhere to go: Colac's young people frustrated with limited nightlife

All dressed up and nowhere to go: Colac's young people frustrated with limited nightlife

Midnight closures, scarce taxis and a lack of venue options are forcing the town’s younger generation to look outside the district for their social lives.

Zara Cuthbertson
EventsEvents
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Loss, family and friendship: The story behind Colac’s first Taiwanese Moon Festival

Loss, family and friendship: The story behind Colac’s first Taiwanese Moon Festival

“It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you are, we all share the same moon,” says organiser Jo Crosbie.

Zara Cuthbertson
ArtArt
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WATCH: We checked out a paint and sip workshop in Colac

WATCH: We checked out a paint and sip workshop in Colac

Wine, nibbles, and art. The ultimate combo.

Zara Cuthbertson
🐄 Cows bred to burp less. Why?

🐄 Cows bred to burp less. Why?

Better cattle DNA = less methane.

Zara Cuthbertson
HistoryHistory
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Over the Guilfoyle garden wall

Over the Guilfoyle garden wall

The designer of Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens also created green scenes across the southwest of Victoria.

Zara Cuthbertson
ClimateClimate
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WATCH: Could selective breeding be the key to reduce methane emissions?

WATCH: Could selective breeding be the key to reduce methane emissions?

On average, cows release 50-120kg of methane per animal, per year in Australia.

Zara Cuthbertson
AgricultureAgriculture
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Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the West Vic herd?

Could selective breeding hold the key to less hot air from the West Vic herd?

Researchers suggest shopping around for top-notch DNA could make cattle less gassy and more profitable.

Zara Cuthbertson
Why a teenager bought a bowling alley

Why a teenager bought a bowling alley

🦩 Plus, a word from a wind farmer

Zara Cuthbertson
WildlifeWildlife
Why do these 3,500kg giants of the sea wash up on the south west coast?

Why do these 3,500kg giants of the sea wash up on the south west coast?

The world’s largest seals, once nearly hunted to extinction, now face new dangers as warming waters impact their playgrounds and food supply.

Zara Cuthbertson
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