Articles by Brett Worthington

  • Wettest summer in decades

    Sporadic deluges of rain ensured Colac endured its wettest summer in almost two decades.

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  • Otways logging features in book

    Researching former Otways sawmills left a former Colac man unable to open his right eye.

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  • Hospital birth-rate rising

    Colac Area Health could set a new record for the number of babies born at the hospital in a year.

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  • Cyclone can’t keep Digger from Darwin

    Tropical cyclone Carlos has failed to dampen a Colac digger’s return to Darwin.

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  • Labor focuses on district water

    Former Victorian Treasurer John Lenders has toured Colac and Apollo Bay to discuss water security.

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  • Diggers’ life-long friendship

    Serving in Darwin during the Second World War kick started a unique friendship for Colac’s Alan Provan and Ross Chester.

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  • Recognise top employees

    NOMINATIONS have opened for Colac and district’s premier employee awards. Powercor Colac Otway Business Awards co-ordinator Jenny Van Niekerk said people could nominate workers for the Westvic Staffing Solutions Employee of the Year award. She said the award showcased an array of the district’s leading workers. The peak employee award has historically recognised a diverse […]

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  • Measles outbreak in Colac

    Health officials have urged Colac and district residents to look for signs of measles after the disease appeared in the city.

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