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Beyond the blaze: Why Otways locals fear they’ll be forgotten

Beyond the blaze: Why Otways locals fear they’ll be forgotten

“Impacts often peak months later, when initial support winds down and people are left managing loss and uncertainty.”

Zara Cuthbertson
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Otways bushfire has doubled in size since Saturday to 11,000 hectares, officials say

Otways bushfire has doubled in size since Saturday to 11,000 hectares, officials say

More than 170 vehicles and 390 responders were on the scene as of Tuesday.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Lending a hand at Gellibrand: Firefighting crews from across West Vic travel to help combat blaze

Lending a hand at Gellibrand: Firefighting crews from across West Vic travel to help combat blaze

Crews from Port Fairy, Wangoom and Nullawarre were among volunteers who jumped on a tanker and grabbed a hose.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“Time to go”: Thousands of Otways locals urged to evacuate as 40-degree weather brings severe fire risks to the region

“Time to go”: Thousands of Otways locals urged to evacuate as 40-degree weather brings severe fire risks to the region

With the Otways still burning weeks after dry lightning first struck, Carlisle River and Gellibrand residents have faced more challenging days of extreme heat and stressful fire conditions.

Zara Cuthbertson
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“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

“A dome of heat” to loom over Victoria as south west faces another total fire ban

West Vic will face extreme heat and elevated fire danger less than a fortnight after fires and flash floods damaged parts of Victoria’s coast and hinterland.

Zara Cuthbertson
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The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

The aftermath: Tens of thousands of hectares scorched in Western Victoria

Bushfires at Carlisle River and Kennedys Creek in the Otways remained out of control on Monday afternoon.

Zara Cuthbertson
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How Teghan Fraser's love for cooking took her on the journey of a lifetime

How Teghan Fraser's love for cooking took her on the journey of a lifetime

From 15 years in the navy to running a local business.

Zara Cuthbertson
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From Oxford blues to West Vic grandeur: The tale of Coragulac House’s first owner

From Oxford blues to West Vic grandeur: The tale of Coragulac House’s first owner

Built in 1873 for George Pringle Robertson, the sprawling estate has been restored by Garry and Sharryn Gibson.

Zara Cuthbertson
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Colac builds new homes to keep healthcare workers local

Colac builds new homes to keep healthcare workers local

A government project promises flexible one and two-bedroom units, keeping wages and materials spending local.

Zara Cuthbertson
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We asked: What does Colac need more of?

We asked: What does Colac need more of?

Our latest edition of on-the-street interviews with locals focuses on invigorating Colac.

Brad Esposito
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Hundreds in Colac call out domestic violence in Walk for Respect

Hundreds in Colac call out domestic violence in Walk for Respect

Survivors, advocates and leaders unite to spread awareness and educate the community.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: Parmi review - Austral Hotel Colac

WATCH: Parmi review - Austral Hotel Colac

The search for West Vic's best chicken parmigiana continues.

Zara Cuthbertson