Articles by Alison Martin
Hot, dry summer takes toll
A DRY summer in the Otways has affected the quality and quantity of this season’s harvest at a Gellibrand River organic apple orchard.
Mum cuts weight in half
A COLAC mother of six says getting fit and halving her weight has changed her life.
Maturing bushes boost berry yield
OTWAY blueberries have ripened a week early, with growers hopeful of a “bigger harvest” than last season.
Wet year boosts grape crop
A COLAC district grape grower is expecting a “bumper” harvest after the wettest year in two decades.
Drunks facing 72-hour eviction from central Colac
POLICE have new powers to ban thugs and drunks from Colac’s central business district for up to 72 hours.
Bad egg steals chooks from boy
WARRION’S Troy Missen was devastated on Christmas morning after discovering his chickens were gone, and he wants the “Grinch” responsible to return them.
Deluge dumps half month’s rain
AN overnight deluge has dumped almost half the average December rainfall on areas of Colac district.
Retailers ready for Colac Goes Off Sale
SHOPPERS are preparing for an exciting morning of retail therapy and bargain hunting with tomorrow’s Colac Goes Off Sale.