Articles by Alex White
Driver escapes serious injury in crash
A COLAC man escaped serious injury when the vehicle he was driving crashed near Birregurra.
Multi-million-dollar Colac investment
ONE of Colac’s biggest companies has made a long-term commitment to the city with a multi-million dollar expansion.
Driver trapped in crashed vehicle
A CAMPERDOWN man was trapped for more than an hour after he crashed his car at Irrewillipe, south west of Colac.
$6-million boost for Colac timber company
A COLAC timber company chief says a state-of-the-art $6-million development will boost productivity, efficiency and job security at the plant.
Fruit and vegetable war threatens growers
A COLAC district fruit and vegetable grower says supermarkets are threatening farmers’ livelihoods.
Thieves steal guns in latest burglary
THIEVES have stolen five guns in the latest of a series of burglaries causing headaches for Colac police.
Arson suspected in Colac district bushfires
FIREFIGHTERS fear arsonists were responsible for two bushfires which burnt out of control at Irrewillipe, south west of Colac.
Police campaign targets Otways dirtbikers
POLICE have put Colac district dirt bike riders on notice, launching a new campaign targeting riders in the Otways.