Articles by A Staff Reporter
Life-changing support for homeless youths
Marcus Crook says an appreciation of family instilled in him growing up inspired him to create a support network for Melbourne’s most vulnerable people.
GPs to provide 24-hour care
Colac Area Health will employ its own general practitioners for the first time in 31 years, with new doctors providing 24-hour care from Monday.
Grieving mum fights for change
Memories of their constantly busy, ever active son have compelled a Winchelsea family to channel their grief into preventing hit and run tragedies.
Pedestrian recovering after car crash shatters leg
A Colac teen will spend her first term of Year 12 recovering from a car crash that shattered her leg.
Event to boost sport’s profile
Colac cyclist Darren Allan says the men’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour’s visit to Colac yesterday helped boost the profile of cycling in the region.
Shoppers ready to ditch bags
Winchelsea and Lorne residents will receive free reusable shopping bags thanks to a partnership between Plastic Free Winchelsea and a community bank.
Driver on wrong side of road before smash
A German tourist driving on the wrong side of the road was involved in a head-on crash in the Otways at the weekend.
Arson team examines site of Birregurra fire
Colac police are appealing for information about a suspicious fire at Birregurra at the weekend.