Articles by: Carla Okai

Carla Okai moved from Geelong to join The Colac Herald team in June 2010. She studied journalism at RMIT University before travelling and working overseas. She gained experience in television and radio newsrooms in Ghana, West Africa. Carla covers Colac and district news ranging from emergency services and health to aged care and the arts. She also writes the Herald's Your Weekend page.

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Crews to ignite Otways burnoffs

DEANS MARSH residents who campaigned against a burnoff near their properties could see authorities ignite the fire this week.

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Mobile phones help fight crime

COLAC and district residents can use their mobile phones to help cut crime.

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Colac Rotarians help polio push

COLAC Rotarians say they are a step closer to eradicating polio.

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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.

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New cancer clinic for Colac

COLAC Area Health has opened a new clinic for the district’s cancer patients.

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Bid to rescue struggling RSL

COLAC'S new RSL president says he hopes to revitalise the club amid financial struggles and dwindling membership numbers.

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Appealing for the gift of life

COLAC'S Sonia Beck wants people to know the importance of donating blood.

Sport

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.

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Nurses see damage of road crashes

COLAC'S emergency department nurses understand the impact of road accidents.

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Artist’s creativity comes in many forms

FORREST artist Amida Jones-Vermeend says creativity comes in many forms.

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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.