Articles by Alex White
Colac family wins new car in school raffle
A COLAC family has netted a brand new car from an annual Trinity College fundraiser.
Retailers confident about Colac economy
COLAC businesses have had a quieter-than-usual late-June rush but are confident in the city’s economy after a steady 2010-2011 financial year.
Safe environment for Colac district youths
A FREE event will provide Colac and district youths a platform to socialise and showcase their talents in a safe environment.
Back home after US holiday drama
A MONTH early or five weeks late, whichever way you look at it, Colac man Paul O’Dowd is home from America.
Visitors converge on fire festival
FORREST’S population doubled as people from across the state converged on the town for an annual winter festival.
Dinosaur discovery will boost tourism
OTWAYS’ tourism leaders say the region’s dinosaur history has the potential to be a booming tourist drawcard.
Colac builders suffer from construction lull
A DIRECTOR of a leading Colac construction company says the building industry is “tightening up”.
Wage rise impact tipped to be small
A COLAC financial counsellor says a $19.40 wage rise for Colac’s lowest-paid workers will make a small impact.