Articles by A Staff Reporter
Drier than average for four years
COLAC and district has had its fourth year in a row of drier-than-average weather, with one watcher dubbing the weather a “green drought”.
District prepares for total fire bans and summer heat
TODAY is a day of total fire ban for Colac and south-west Victoria, with another ban likely for Saturday as temperatures soar.
Bike crash survivor issues travel advice
A MELBOURNE motorcyclist says people need to carry safety equipment when in the bush these holidays after he fractured his neck in a crash at Lorne.
Leader sparks team to victory
COLAC co-captain Sam Barrow has sparked the Kookas to a come-from-behind Country Basketball League victory against Terang.
Drop a line to Saint Nick in Colac
COLAC and district children can start posting their letters to Santa before the jolly man in red gets too busy in the lead-up to December 25.
Listen to Colanda staff, urges disability worker
A COLAC disability care worker is calling for the State Government to take carers’ input into consideration when deciding future care for Colanda residents.
Young basketballers finish runners-up at Horsham
COLAC’S under-14 girls basketball team has fallen one game short of winning a regional title.
Teenagers act fast at fire
QUICK-THINKING teenagers have helped slow the spread of a house fire at Irrewarra.