Archive for December 2011
Alvie pacemen lead by example
THE COLAC Herald previews this weekend’s round of Colac District Cricket Association action.
Fighter impresses world champ
ASPIRING Colac mixed martial artist Troy Hulm never imagined a Twitter message would result in training in America under an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter.
No hurry for extra car parks in Colac
COLAC’S leaders say they can address car-parking concerns but will not “rush in” to demolish the former Civic Home Hardware building for car spaces.
Power cuts anger Apollo Bay businesses
APOLLO Bay business owners are sizzling because they might have to close for an entire day next week due to electrical work.
Panthers clinch midweek T20 opener
OTWAY cricketers have started Colac’s Twenty20 cricket competition with a bang.
Funding cuts threaten lives and logging
COLAC Otway Shire Council will lead a protest against road funding cuts it claims will affect logging access and risk lives in the district.
Cash cuts dry up catchment group’s work
FUNDING cuts worth $1 million have forced Colac and district’s leading environmental agency to reduce programs in the region.
Cancer survivors urged to accept support
A COLAC life-after-cancer workshop has encouraged people in recovery to accept help from family, friends and support groups.