Articles by: Carla Okai
Vandals poison Lorne trees
COUNCIL workers will uproot a tree from a Lorne street after vandals poisoned it.
Eagles back on the winner’s list
OTWAY Districts coach Eva Vickers says she is proud of her team despite a five-goal loss to Western Eagles in Colac district netball.
Driver flees scene after Colac smash
COLAC police are looking for a motorist who caused up to $2000 worth of damage to a parked car before driving off.
Art will help drug recovery
A NEW Colac art course will provide therapy for people with drug and alcohol problems.
Personal tragedy reinforces safety message
VETERAN Colac truck driver Willy Watson says road safety is always on his mind.
Colac community garden inspires others
THE success of Colac’s community garden has inspired other towns to start similar projects.
Inquest vindicates ex-policeman
FORMER Colac policeman Peter Goonan says he feels vindicated after an inquest into Hugh Wilson’s death acknowledged claims of police corruption.
Extra care for cancer sufferers
A NEW wig bank will pamper Colac cancer patients.
Shopping trolley delays train
COLAC rail passengers had a delayed morning commute after their train hit a shopping trolley.
Widespread interest in ploughing titles
A COLAC and district ploughing contest has attracted competitors from across the state and overseas.
Government closing DPI office
THE State Government will close its Department of Primary Industries office at Camperdown, forcing nine workers out of the town.
Teenagers get say on health service
COLAC teenagers can have their say on the services they want in the city’s new Youth Health Hub.
Family still wants death answers
HUGH Wilson’s family say they have fond memories of the reclusive Colac war veteran, including sharing lunch with him the day he died.
Police cleared in Wilson death
A CORONIAL inquest into the death of Colac’s Hugh Wilson has failed to identify the person responsible for the 1976 hit-and-run.
Wilson inquest decision due
THE State Coroner’s Court is set to deliver its finding into the death of Colac’s Hugh Wilson more than 30 years ago.
Dairy farmers win state awards
COLAC district dairy farmers have won recognition with Victorian farming awards.
Plea for older workers
A COLAC district woman is calling for more support for older people looking for work.
Music lovers unite at Apollo Bay
MUSIC lovers will unite at Apollo Bay tonight for the coastal town’s annual music festival.
District dementia cases will soar
THE demand for dementia services in Colac and district is set to soar.
Tuna arrive off Apollo Bay
SCHOOLS of southern bluefin tuna have made early appearances off the coast at Apollo Bay.
Warning follows burnoffs
FIRE authorities have warned landowners to monitor their burnoffs after crews had to control private burnoffs in the Colac district.
Teens help create youth health centre
COLAC'S young people are helping shape the city’s new youth health centre.
Forum to find youth solutions
A COMMUNITY forum will aim to find solutions to problems facing Colac’s young people.
Mental health workers stopping work
COLAC mental health workers will rally for increased funding and better working conditions.
