Articles by Alex White
Inquiry into farm cattle deaths
THE discovery of sick and dead cattle on a Colac district farm has sparked an investigation into a possible disease outbreak.
Hospital chief defends bed plan
COLAC’S available emergency hospital beds will halve after 3.30pm each day under a plan to retain the city’s overnight urgent care.
Colac donations help book ticket to Africa
A FAMILY of Sudanese refugees say the generosity and support of Colac people have made the city feel like home.
Regal police presence for Queen’s Birthday
POLICE say they will have a “regal” presence on Colac district roads across the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
Carpark thief steals battler’s treasures
A STRUGGLING Colac district farmer lost hard-saved holiday money and irreplaceable photos when a thief stole her bag from her car in Colac.
Sports shop targeted in ‘unusual’ burglary
POLICE are investigating an “unusual” burglary at a sports store in central Colac.
$1m upgrade to create timber jobs
ONE of Colac’s biggest employers has announced a $1-million project which will create more than a dozen full-time jobs.
Robber holds up supermarket with knife
POLICE are appealing for public help to find an armed robber who used a knife in a hold up at a Camperdown supermarket.