Articles by A Staff Reporter
Chance to say what matters
Honest, but a little too late; tokenistic, but a great chance for the community to remind council what’s important.
For the love of club and cricket
Dean Hutchinson played his final Division One game last Sunday, more than 40 years after his first. The impact he’s made on local cricket – and the club he loves – has been immense. Peter Hanlon reports
Man fined over murder threat
A Colac man who threatened to murder his former neighbour must pay a $1500 fine and continue to treat his alcohol issues while being on his best behaviour.
Run-of-the-mill first meeting
Getting enough workers and affordable housing for Colac and beyond are the big priorities for the region’s chief lobby group.
Livestock removed from property
State Government agriculture authorities have removed livestock from a Colac district property as part of an ongoing animal welfare investigation.
Hospital board boss steps away
Colac’s hospital board boss has temporarily stepped away from his role in the top job, while an independent investigation into allegations has formally kicked off.
Long wait for men’s program
Colac district men wanting to complete the men’s behaviour change program could face wait times of about four months.