Articles by: Carla Okai
Closed door for Colanda meeting
THE FUTURE of Colac’s Colanda disability centre was up for discussion yesterday as State Government officials met with Colac Otway Shire Council.
Portraits have pride of place
COLAC artist Beverly Legg says painting portraits has a special place in her heart.
Town rallies for Good Friday appeal
THE Easter Bunny will hop by Beeac on Friday to help raise money for a children’s hospital.
Showcasing Birregurra’s artistic talent
BIRREGURRA artists will reveal what makes them tick as they open their studios to visitors this Easter weekend.
Easter blitz on Colac district roads
POLICE will flood Colac and district roads in a bid to prevent road deaths during the Easter break.
Priest defends gay marriage letter
COLAC'S Catholic priest says a letter to his parishioners detailing the church’s stance against gay marriage is not homophobic.
Colac Three-Hour Sale a success
BARGAIN hunters have made the most of Colac’s annual three-hour sale.
Colac fire championships impress officials
ORGANISERS of the state’s rural firefighting championships say the event’s success was a credit to Colac.
Crews to ignite Otways burnoffs
DEANS MARSH residents who campaigned against a burnoff near their properties could see authorities ignite the fire this week.
Mobile phones help fight crime
COLAC and district residents can use their mobile phones to help cut crime.
Colac Rotarians help polio push
COLAC Rotarians say they are a step closer to eradicating polio.
Team wins for teenage stroke victim
FORMER Trinity College students have taken on a T-ball tournament in honour of a Colac teenager recovering from stroke.
New cancer clinic for Colac
COLAC Area Health has opened a new clinic for the district’s cancer patients.
Bid to rescue struggling RSL
COLAC'S new RSL president says he hopes to revitalise the club amid financial struggles and dwindling membership numbers.
Appealing for the gift of life
COLAC'S Sonia Beck wants people to know the importance of donating blood.
Cyclist’s 1350-kilometre training ride
COLAC district cyclist Holly Lusher will take training to an extreme level with a 1350-kilometre practice ride this weekend.
Nurses see damage of road crashes
COLAC'S emergency department nurses understand the impact of road accidents.
Artist’s creativity comes in many forms
FORREST artist Amida Jones-Vermeend says creativity comes in many forms.
Bravery medals for rescue heroes
ELLIMINYT'S Arron Graham thought he was facing jury duty when he received a letter from the government but instead discovered he was receiving an Australian Bravery Medal.
Classic cars visiting Colac
A CONVOY of classic cars will roll through Colac tomorrow.
Total fire ban for Colac and district revoked
FIRE authorities have revoked a total fire ban in Colac and district.
Burnoff compensation query for farmers
LANDOWNERS near Deans Marsh say they are worried they will not receive compensation if burnoffs destroy their properties or produce.
Teams gear up for state firefighting titles
FIRE authorities have launched the state’s firefighting championships in Colac.
Bust business employees will miss out
FORMER workers of a bankrupt Colac transport company say they were upset to discover they would not receive up to $150,000 worth of entitlements.
