Articles by Alison Martin
Plan to remove carp ready within weeks
THE ENVIRONMENT Protection Authority is finalising a plan to deal with dead carp at Lake Colac if the freshwater lake dries out this summer.
Food-sharing service nominated for award
COLAC Specialist School’s community food program which has helped feed up to 60 families a week is vying for a national disability excellence award.
Sustainability festival cuts carbon footprints
GELLIBRAND RIVER’S inaugural Sustainable Living Day will help Colac and Otways residents reduce their carbon footprint, reduce living costs and “eat local”.
Inquiry requested into quarry claim
BIRREGURRA landowners are pleased politicians have joined their fight to stop a proposed quarry development, and supported calls for an investigation into planning processes.
Calls for minister to step in to stop Birregurra quarry
BIRREGURRA landowner Russell Young hopes the State Planning Minister will stop plans for a quarry before an application reaches a Victorian appeals tribunal in November.
Director to meet wildlife carers amid kangaroo shooting crisis
A CARLISLE RIVER wildlife carer hopes a meeting with a State Government director might lead to the changes in rules he has been fighting for.
Homeless roo falls victim to state policy
A STATE GOVERNMENT decision to issue a licence to kill eastern grey kangaroos has forced wildlife carers to leave an orphaned joey at Colac’s government offices.
Baby’s homecoming after surgery a relief for parents
COLAC’S Josh Goonan admits there were times when he and wife Rhiannon thought they might never bring their son Noah home.