Articles by Alison Martin
Change in wind for weather man
FRANK Minchinton has been measuring rainfall at the wettest place in Victoria for more than 60 years, but an era is about to end.
Business owners have confidence in Colac
COLAC business owners David and Helen Baulch have doubled their retail space and say they have confidence in Colac’s economy.
Child health centres will close
MATERNAL and child health centres at Beech Forest, Gellibrand and Cressy will close after failing to attract any users for a year.
Mayor says ACCC is ‘toothless tiger’
COLAC’S mayor Brian Crook has labelled Australia’s competition watchdog a “toothless tiger” when it comes to Colac’s petrol pricing.
Hammer attack mum shares her story
COLAC’S Monica Robbins will never know why her husband brutally attacked her with a hammer, leaving her wheelchair-bound and blind in one eye.
Hidden time capsule reveals lodge secrets
ROY CHAPPELL has discovered a time capsule hidden in the wall of the Birregurra Lodge.
Apollo Bay’s digital switch delayed again
An Apollo Bay planned switch to digital transmission failed to go ahead for a second time.
Businesses can help weed war
A NEW environment group tackling weeds in the Otways wants support from Colac district businesses.