Articles by A Staff Reporter
Woman hurt in motorcycle crash
A WOMAN is in hospital with a fractured hip, and another man is uninjured, after two motorcycle crashes in the Otways yesterday.
Parents seek action after school assault
PARENTS of a Colac teenager who needed surgery after an alleged schoolyard assault want an education system that protects students.
Helping mum with cancer fight
COLAC’S Emma Parker has an important message for family and friends who are dealing with a loved-one’s cancer diagnosis.
Fight will continue to protect Otways
FORREST’S Karen Hansen is relieved an immediate coal-seam gas threat is over but she is determined to keep fighting to protect the Otways.
Farms tackle soil and biodiversity problems
FIFTY farms across the Western District will tackle soil and biodiversity problems as part of the largest Landcare program of its kind.
Six-figure payout for shop crash victim
BEEAC’S Carmen Boon has received a six-figure payout after a van crashed through her shop’s window, pinning her behind the counter.
Meeting will protest coal-seam gas exploration
ENVIRONMENTAL activists expect hundreds of people at a Forrest meeting to protest against coal-seam gas exploration.
Fewer working in Colac but unemployment down
FEWER people are working in Colac than a year ago, but unemployment has dropped since March.