Articles by Carla Okai
Departing doctor will miss Colac
COLAC doctor says he’ll miss working in a close-knit community after 27 years of general practice in the district.
Widow and children face homelessness
A COLAC widow and mother-of-six says she fears a lack of affordable rental properties could leave her family homeless.
Rescuer recalls first fatal car crash
COLAC State Emergency Service worker Kevin O’Gorman remembers the first car accident he attended 28 years ago.
Family will retrace historic car journey
THE family of the first man to drive a car to Cape Otway Lightstation will retrace the historic journey.
Otway Fly educates students
THE NEW manager of an Otways tourist attraction wants to involve students in the business.
Dinosaur exhibition to boost Otways tourism
APOLLO BAY will launch a dinosaur exhibition that could become a permanent tourism attraction for the Otways.
Retiring after overseeing cemetery transformation
COLAC’S John “Newt” Mitchell says he has seen Colac Cemetery transform into a tranquil place during his 29 years on the cemetery trust.
Photographer works on despite saw injury
BARONGAROOK’S Tim Lucas is refusing to let a permanent hand injury stop him from pursuing his passion for photography.