Articles by A Staff Reporter
Mum’s quest to honour daughter
Colac’s Lynette Robertson is using the loss of her child to help others through their grief and is hosting a gala ball to raise money for Red Nose Saving Little Lives.
Jury guides Colac growth
A “jury” of Colac residents will help Colac Otway Shire Council plan for Colac’s residential growth.
Epic trek helps cancer charity
An Otways teen says she shed “a lot of tears” when she finished an inspirational trek through Spain to honour her late grandmother.
Push for new toilets for Memorial Square
Colac’s Memorial Square will have new public toilets under a plan that’s gained the support of Colac Otway Shire councillors.
Comedians join marriage fight
Two Australian comedians who created a documentary about homophobia in Colac have shifted their attention to marriage equality in their latest project.
Burglar appeals prison sentence
A magistrate told a Colac man he will “roll the dice” when he appears at the County Court to appeal a six-week jail sentence.
Boost for nurses’ skills
A state-wide education and consultancy support program is helping a Colac aged care facility provide end-of-life care to patients.
Otways man appeals four months’ prison
An Otways man is on appeal bail after a magistrate sentenced him to four months in jail after police found him hiding with an illegal gun.