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.
Food bank to feed hungry children
COLAC community leaders are pushing for a food bank to help disadvantaged children eat nutritious food.
Residents prepare for evacuation
LAVERS HILL residents are preparing to evacuate their town.
More trauma on district roads
POLICE say two women were lucky to escape with minor injuries after their cars collided at a busy Colac intersection.
Forum aims to help young people
A COMMUNITY forum aims to improve the lives of young people in Colac and district.
Cancer experience helps teach others
TIMBOON'S Samantha Cunnington is using her breast cancer experience to teach others about the importance of early intervention.
Police raid uncovers opium poppies
POLICE say the discovery of more than 200 opium plants at a property north of Colac is a rare find.
Black Saturday victim welcomes settlement
A COLAC district Black Saturday victim says he is heartened to see progress in class action cases against Powercor.
Thieves steal school laptops and cameras
POLICE are investigating the theft of laptop computers and digital cameras from a Colac Primary School.
Safety gear crucial for motorcyclists
COLAC motorcyclist Phil Edge knows the importance of wearing the correct motorcycle safety gear.
Stem cell hopes for paralysed Colac boy
Colac’s Janet Areja hopes her son Kieron will regain feeling in his legs after receiving groundbreaking stem cell treatment.
Grass fire risk increases across district
Colac and district fire authorities are warning of an increased risk of fast-moving grass fires this summer.
Colac crime rates fall despite car theft increase
Colac and district’s crime rate has fallen despite a jump in burglary and car thefts.
New penalties take aim at drunks
COLAC drunks could face almost $6000 in fines if they refuse to leave bars, pubs and licensed premises.
Proposed $1.5M roof could save saleyards
STOCK agents say building a roof over Colac’s saleyards is critical to its survival.
Hugh Wilson inquest begins
A FORMER Victorian policeman has denied any involvement in the death of a war veteran in a hit and run crash 35 years ago.
Nurses encourage support on Daffodil Day
COLAC'S cancer support nurses see the impact cancer has on people’s lives.
