Articles by A Staff Reporter
Prison visits a privilege
There are not many people who would willingly spend their Christmas in solitary confinement.
Top-scoring students impress with efforts
Colac’s Nena Washington is celebrating her impressive VCE score of 98.30, after authorities released Year 12 results.
Elliminyt lights are hitting new heights
Two Elliminyt homes have shared the award for Colac’s best Christmas lights displays.
Truck museum moving ahead
A steering committee member for the late Merv Brunt’s truck museum says the future of the vintage museum is looking positive.
Import stars while Saint delivers
South African sensation Jarrod Alberts had an impressive outing with the ball in Warrion’s clash with Birregurra at the weekend.
Lucky truckie escapes injuries during crash
Simpson Country Fire Authority captain Paul Parsell said the driver of a truck involved in a crash at Scotts Creek was “a very lucky man with a just few cuts”.
Dedicated volunteer wins award
Despite countless accolades for decades of work in the community, Elliminyt’s Gwen Huggins was “completely shocked” to receive the Polwarth Community Volunteer award this week.
Expansion plan
Colac’s Associated Kiln Driers hopes to become Australia’s second-largest timber processor if a plan to buy two more sawmills goes ahead.