Articles by A Staff Reporter
Ex-politician follows passions
Terry Mulder says returning to the classroom has helped him wash politics out of his system and set himself a new pathway outside parliament.
Big plans for district’s historic homestead
Colac district tourist attraction Tarndwarncoort homestead will embark on a series of upgrades allowing it to double its staff and almost quadruple its visitor numbers.
Cash for lake shore upgrades
A Federal Government grant will help pay for Lake Colac foreshore upgrades including new lighting, a sealed carpark and a shared pathway as part of a funding boost for the region.
Millions for Colac district businesses
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced five Colac district businesses will receive funding through the Australian Government’s $220 million Regional Jobs and Investment Package, which aims to drive economic growth and create jobs.
Colac to host basketball finals
Colac Basketball Association will host CBL grand finals for the first time next month as part of a massive month for the sport in Colac.
$300,000 equipment fire metres from house
Colac police are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed more than $300,000 worth of landscaping equipment just metres from a Barongarook home.
Mount Gambier upstages Colac
Mount Gambier has robbed the Colac Kookas of a final-round win on home soil, but the Kookas remain upbeat after securing a top-two finish.
Graduate has clear career plan
Colac’s Bryce McDonald has entered his first year out of school with a clear direction of where he’s heading.