Articles by: Carla Okai
Biography supports children’s programs
Claudio Panté says he wants Colac children with disabilities to have better support than he had as a child.
Floods exacerbate public housing list
Homeless families are facing growing waiting lists for public housing in the Colac district, with Victoria’s floods set to worsen the situation.
At-risk communities won’t have fire signs
Colac Otway Shire will receive only one new fire danger rating sign, despite having eight of the state’s most high-risk bushfire areas.
Arts centre will reveal tenth theatre season
The launch of Colac’s theatre season will give guests a sneak peek into the city’s upcoming productions.
Theft of exotic bird leaves owner lost
A Colac woman says she feels “lost” after the theft of her rare pet bird.
Government pledge for panther search
The State Government will investigate the mysterious Otways panther.
Hoon smashes fence in late-night incident
A Colac couple say they awoke with shock when a hoon driver smashed into their front fence
Beeac art workshop unleashes creativity
Budding artists can unleash their creativity at Beeac this weekend.
Retailer rejects “mass hysteria”
A Colac fruit and vegetable retailer says “mass hysteria” over the flood crisis’ impact on fresh produce prices is unnecessary.
Inquest could shock families
Former Colac policeman Peter Goonan says a coronial inquest into the death of Colac man Hugh Wilson will have “significant ramifications” for the town.
Expert predicts mozzie swarms
Colac and district residents could feel the bites of more mosquitoes after wet weather created additional breeding sites for the insects.
Flood victim facing clean-up
A Cressy woman is busy cleaning up her property after flooding damaged her homestead, destroyed fences and washed away crops.
Program helps future farmers
Have you ever thought it would be nice to have a mentor in the dairy industry who you could bounce ideas off?
Mud and flood bad for spuds
Heavy rain has washed away most of a Colac district potato crop.
Flood follows ferocious fire
A Colac district woman says she can’t believe her bad luck after fire and floods damaged her property during the past month.
Winchelsea collision kills toddler and man
A Colac emergency worker says he is desperately awaiting the Princes Highway’s duplication after a horror crash killed a toddler and a man near Winchelsea.
Man threatens staff during Mercy theft
Colac police have charged a man with aggravated burglary after he allegedly stole cash and threatened staff at Colac’s Mercy Place aged care centre.
Historic vote draws a crowd
A Colac Sudanese man says voting in a referendum to shape his homeland’s future was an important moment in his life.
Visiting fire van provides advice
Fire experts have helped Colac and district people develop bushfire survival plans.
New calves cope in wet conditions
Colac district dairy farmers say they’ve experienced a smooth calving season, with wet weather causing only minor disruptions.
FLYING HIGH – Tree-top walk wins best business prize
The Otway Fly tree-top walk won the Business Excellence Award at the Powercor Colac Otway Business Awards on Saturday night.
