Articles by A Staff Reporter
Health demand grows
Colac Area Health has more patients using urgent and acute care services this year, but overall is meeting less than half of Colac Otway Shire’s health needs.
‘Callous’ proposal stuns animal carer
Wildlife carer Ron Anstis has called a proposal to restrict rehabilitation of wildlife an “irresponsible and callous move”.
Teen impresses on debut
Fifteen-year-old Noah Allen played his first senior game in Birregurra’s 133-point thumping over Irrewarra-Beeac.
MP wants education system to tackle school attendance
Polwarth MP Richard Riordan says Colac and district needs a plan for “complete reform” of education that “brings the community together”.
Council appoints new chief officer
Colac Otway Shire Council’s newly appointed chief says he’s really keen to start work on July 2, bringing more than three decades of local government experience to the top job.
Wildlife attraction receives State Government support
The State Government has demonstrated it’s faith in the “extraordinary gift” that ecotourism attraction Wildlife Wonders will bring to the region, contributing $1.5 million to its development.
Enthusiast suggests station cafe
Barongarook’s Donald Walker says a steam train’s trip through Colac has showcased a potential tourist attraction which would bring people to the region.
Colac teen receives state award
Colac’s Nena Washington joined the state’s top-performing students at the Premier’s VCE Awards yesterday, which recognised her achievement in media last year.