Articles by: Carla Okai
Disneyland wish coming true
DONATIONS from Colac and district residents have helped grant a Cobden girl’s wish to go to Disneyland.
Finding artistic inspiration everywhere
BEEAC artist Teresa Culkin-Lawrence sees pictures wherever she goes.
Busker is now music festival director
MUSICIAN Lee Rosser started as a busker at the Apollo Bay Music Festival 10 years ago – now he’s the festival’s director.
Colac group touches people’s lives
THREE Colac women knew a cancer support group would touch people’s lives when they started it 10 years ago.
Colac smoking above state average
COLAC and district smokers are struggling to kick the habit, with Colac Otway Shire’s smoking rates higher than the state’s average.
Images stick and become paintings
GAVAN Serle says his paintings begin with images that he struggles to shake from his mind.
Fans make pilgrimage to Elvis festival
FOUR Colac Elvis Presley fans have made a pilgrimage to a festival dedicated to the King of Rock and Roll.
Farmers celebrate $10,000 calf
IRREWILLIPE dairy farmers Alan and Janine Carson are celebrating after their jersey calf fetched $10,000 at an annual sale.
Man caught checking burnt drugs
POLICE have caught a Colac man allegedly checking on his marijuana crop after it burnt in a Colac district bushfire.
Police have firebugs under scrutiny
COLAC detectives say they have their eyes on the district’s firebugs.
New detective investigated crime rings
COLAC'S new detective is fresh from investigating Melbourne’s organised crime rings.
Colac wind farm gets final approval
THE State Government has offered its final stamp of approval for a wind farm near Colac, making way for construction to start in March.
Unique cafe latest victim of Colac thieves
A CAFE which provides training and employment for people with disabilities is the latest victim of Colac thieves.
Appreciating the little things in life
BARONGAROOK artist Lyn Parrott wants to help people appreciate the little things in life.
Twister rips through Colac street
COLAC'S Graeme Dare says he was sitting at home watching the cricket when a “mini-twister” ripped through his street.
Food festival will showcase Great Ocean Road
RESTAURANTS along the Great Ocean Road are set to take centre stage at Apollo Bay’s inaugural seafood festival.
Racing for Colac cancer clinic
COLAC Area Health wants businesses to help raise money for a cancer clinic in Colac.
Set goals for healthy weight
FORGET about Hollywood diets and quick fixes for weight loss, Colac’s new dieticians say the key to achieving a healthy weight is setting achievable goals.
Live music returning to Lorne
LORNE Hotel’s manager says he aims to bring live music back to the coastal town.
Health studies popular with Year 12 graduates
COLAC'S Levi Marotta is ready for a career in medicine.
Police hit the beat for cancer fundraiser
COLAC police are preparing to hit the track to raise money for cancer research.
Police find 100 items in theft suspects’ houses
POLICE have uncovered more than 100 items that thieves stole from homes and businesses during Colac’s burglary spree.
Dental patients waiting two years for care
COLAC adults are waiting an average of two years for general public dental care, and three years for dentures.
Three injured in Colac road crash
PARAMEDICS treated three people with minor injuries after a two-car collision in Colac.
