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WATCH: We went to the Colac Taiwan Moon Festival
Sep 24, 2025

WATCH: We went to the Colac Taiwan Moon Festival

Dumplings, lanterns and a traditional lion dance - the inaugural event was a fun family affair.

Zara Cuthbertson
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We asked locals: Where's the best place to eat in Colac?
Sep 22, 2025

We asked locals: Where's the best place to eat in Colac?

The Brolga hits the streets.

Zara Cuthbertson
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WATCH: Mural artist Terri Pollock
Sep 22, 2025

WATCH: Mural artist Terri Pollock

The 35-year-old mum of two shared her journey with the Brolga.

Zara Cuthbertson
HistoryHistory
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WATCH: The history of William Guilfoyle
Sep 22, 2025

WATCH: The history of William Guilfoyle

Did you know the man behind Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens also left his mark across West Vic?

Zara Cuthbertson
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“I love every minute of it”: The mural artist painting joy into Colac life
Sep 17, 2025

“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
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All dressed up and nowhere to go: Colac's young people frustrated with limited nightlife
Sep 16, 2025

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
Sep 12, 2025

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
Colac OtwayColac Otway
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WATCH: Luke Shalley's bowling alley
Sep 08, 2025

WATCH: Luke Shalley's bowling alley

The Colac hotspot celebrated its three-year anniversary last week.

Zara Cuthbertson
Colac OtwayColac Otway
Colac’s 22-year-old lord of the lanes reflects on three years in business
Sep 05, 2025

Colac’s 22-year-old lord of the lanes reflects on three years in business

In 2022, friends warned him against taking the old bowling alley on. In 2025, it’s packed every weekend.

Zara Cuthbertson
WildlifeWildlife
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Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat
Aug 28, 2025

Gas giants circle Victoria’s coast as lobsters face seismic threat

How does exploring for offshore gas impact Southern Rock Lobsters?

Zara Cuthbertson
Colac OtwayColac Otway
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75-year-old Apollo Bay fishing co-op in struggle of seismic proportions
Aug 28, 2025

75-year-old Apollo Bay fishing co-op in struggle of seismic proportions

“The science tells us the blasting does significant and permanent damage to the rock lobsters.”

Zara Cuthbertson
HistoryHistory
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Colac's historic Glenora house is for sale - do you know the story of its first owner?
Aug 20, 2025

Colac's historic Glenora house is for sale - do you know the story of its first owner?

After losing two sons in World War I the residing GP and surgeon closed his practice.

Zara Cuthbertson
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