Articles by Devon McGillicuddy
JOBS UNCERTAIN: Colanda closure in state budget
THE STATE BUDGET has committed funding for the closure of Colac’s Colanda Residential Services centre, but it is still unclear when the centre will close.
COMMEMORATION: War survivor reflects on Anzac Day
A COLAC man will remember his friends from war during today’s 101st annual Anzac Day commemorations.
HOUSING TALKS: MP clarifies ‘housing crisis’
COLAC’S state MP has clarified that the issue he described as a “chronic housing crisis” in Colac is actually a potential shortage of higher-quality housing.
CENTRE OPENS: Cancer facility’s names honour donors
COLAC’S new cancer treatment facility, the Frank Minchinton Centre, takes its name from the late potato farmer who donated $150,000 to the centre’s development.
TOWN MOURNS: Apollo Bay mourning dad and footy coach
THE APOLLO BAY community has rallied together to support the family of well-known resident Bryan Noseda who died in a truck accident this week.
STATE STAR: Netballer plays for state in national titles
COLAC netballer Brooke Allan travelled to Perth yesterday for the National Championships after earning selection in the Under-19 Victorian team.
RISKY ROUTE: Viral video underlines Otways road dangers
A VIRAL video showing a truck narrowly missing a car and another truck at Carlisle River has highlighted safety issues on Otways’ roads.
JUSTICE CRUSADE: Police and court upgrades in the spotlight
AN upgrade to Colac’s Police Station is still a high priority for the State Government a parliamentary secretary says.