Articles by: Ben Davidson
Road crash rescues keep brigade busy
APOLLO BAY Fire Brigade captain Dave Howell says traffic crashes make up 80 per cent of the volunteer brigade’s work, requiring a range of skills.
New college leaders look forward to roles
COLAC SECONDARY COLLEGE’S new acting principal Jackie Dullard says she’s had a smooth transition into the role.
Colac cancer appeal hits $290,000
COLAC’S LONG ROAD Appeal has raised more than $290,000 in nine months, and is still accepting donations to establish a Colac cancer clinic.
Youth group has full calendar
COLAC youth leaders will participate in Saturday’s Anzac Day commemorations, starting a year of activities for Colac Otway Shire Youth Council.
Plan to restore honour boards
COLAC’S Returned Services League is raising money to restore historic First World War honour boards bearing the names of soldiers who died.
First World War poetry finds a new audience
A BEEAC nurse’s war poetry has found a new audience 82 years after her death.
Colac cyclist celebrates 100th birthday
CHAMPION Colac cyclist Les Parker will turn 100 tomorrow, and credits his long life to an active lifestyle.
Milestone celebration for champion shooter
CHAMPION Colac Shooter Keith Hay has spent over 53 of his 90 years as captain of the same sporting team.
Classic cars feature at Colac Kana festival
A COLAC motoring enthusiast is preparing to drive his vintage Austin Healey in his 17th Kana Parade on Saturday.
School marks 30th anniversary
A COLAC school is celebrating its 30th anniversary of helping students reach their potential.
Surgeon happy in country
A NEW general surgeon has arrived at Colac Hospital specialising in breast disease, thyroid surgery, colon cancer surgeries and bariatric surgery.
Teenage teams ready for cancer fundraiser
TWO TEAMS of Trinity College Colac students will compete in tomorrow’s Colac Otway Relay for Life.
Green thumbs on display in parade
COLAC pupils are showing off their green thumbs for this year’s Kana Festival parade.
Colac cancer stories shared on silver screen
COLAC residents are appearing on cinema screens sharing stories of how cancer has touched their lives.
100-million-year-old fossil found at Cape Otway could re-write history
THE DISCOVERY of a 100-million-year-old fossil at Cape Otway this week could hold the key to the history of Australian prehistoric mammals.
Winchelsea walk in honour of war heroes
WINCHELSEA will have a new walk to honour Australia’s 64 Victoria Cross recipients, including Winchelsea’s Albert Jacka.
Outage stops business
OPTUS telephone outages have disrupted Colac businesses and left residents uncontactable.
Optus customers lacking reception
COLAC OPTUS customers could be without mobile reception for up to a week, as a result of upgrades to a mobile phone tower.
Online resource for Colac artists
A NEW website to promote artists and the arts in the Colac district will go online next month.
Fire threat stays despite storms
THE COUNTRY Fire Authority is warning Colac and district people to stay vigilant about fire danger despite heavy rain this month.
Stage acts perform for Australia Day
COLAC’S Australia Day festival will include stage performances, arts workshops and botanical celebrations.
Hottest year on record for Colac and district
COLAC had its hottest year on record in 2014.
Policeman realises his motoring dream
COLAC’S Senior Sergeant Ken Slingsby loves his cars so much that when he found a 1958 Triumph just over a year ago, he just had to have it.
