Articles by Alison Martin
Labor picks Surf Coast councillor as Corangamite candidate
LIBBY COKER could become the Labor Party’s first female Member for Corangamite after she takes on MP Sarah Henderson at the next federal election.
Colac’s Kana Festival celebrates gardening
THOUSANDS of people lined Colac’s main street to celebrate the 58th Kana Festival and the community’s love of gardens.
One more car crash at notorious corner
A 70-YEAR-OLD man and his female passenger had a lucky escape when their vehicle spun out of control, and rolled down an embankment at a notorious Otways intersection.
‘Secret’ time capsule contents still safe
COLAC’S Bluewater Fitness Centre staff have “no idea” what’s inside a time capsule which was buried when the centre opened in 1992.
Gardens thrive in wet weather
COLAC green thumbs have enjoyed a wetter February than normal, reducing the amount of work and water required to keep gardens growing.
Teenager killed in district road crash
TRIBUTES to Joel Salmon flowed yesterday as word spread of the teenager’s death in a head-on crash at Cororooke involving four Colac district people.
Cancer relay a success despite thunderstorms
THUNDER, lightning and rain failed to dampen the spirits of Colac Otway Relay for Life teams at the weekend.
Nominees vie to be Labor’s candidate
A FORMER MP, a Surf Coast Shire councillor and a Colac Otway Shire Council manager want to represent the Labor Party in the Corangamite electorate at the next federal election.