Articles by Devon McGillicuddy
LET THEM STAY: District community fights for refugees
COLAC and district residents and community leaders have demanded the Federal Government stop plans to deport refugees to offshore detention centres.
CRASH CENTRAL: Call for roundabout at horror intersection
A COLAC district police officer says road authorities should install a roundabout on a notorious tourist route to help prevent crashes.
SPECIAL VISITOR: Treasurer highlights Bulla’s innovative products
STATE Treasurer Tim Pallas has used a trip to Colac to meet with Bulla officials and staff to talk about a State Government industry fund.
BANDING TOGETHER: Baby’s brain tumour inspires generosity
COLAC residents have rallied together to help the family of 10-month-old Hamish Hayes, who has an inoperable brain tumour.
MOTIVATED: Bowie and friendship inspire cancer fundraiser
A COLAC woman is using a cancer diagnosis and her love of David Bowie as motivation for a fundraising event for the Long Road Appeal.
LONG ROAD SHORTENS: Work continues on new cancer centre
CONTRACTORS are still expecting to finish building a cancer centre at the Colac Hospital by the end of next month.
DREAM MEETING: Cancer patient hopes to meet tennis star
A COLAC district woman says she has added meeting tennis player Andy Murray to the bucket list she started after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis.
TRUE LEADER: Talented teacher is our top citizen
A COLAC district teacher has received Colac Otway Shire Council’s top Australia Day award for her efforts to help young people finish school.