Articles by: Devon McGillicuddy
Boy devastated after theft of new bike
A Colac boy was devastated when he discovered a thief had stolen his new bike from the front of a fast food restaurant.
Father’s long road to recovery
Colac’s Dan Casey says just one second changed his life forever when a bobcat crushed his foot in a workplace accident.
Brave Colac boy battles disease
A Colac family should be celebrating the arrival of their new son, but are instead juggling hospital visits for chemotherapy and breast feeding.
Saints win in final-over thriller
Birregurra’s cricketers have continued their strong form recording their second win of the season after a tight battle with Colac.
Gas account shock for district residents
Colac and district residents should check their gas bills after a staff shortage has led to an increase in the number of people receiving an estimated bill.
Coastal traders call for greater security
VicRoads hopes to have both lanes of the Great Ocean Road opened by Christmas, but coastal business owners say the State Government must commit to the road’s future.
Volunteers vital in community
Barongarook West resident Matt Daniels says being a volunteer firefighter is more than sitting in a truck, it’s about being part of a community.
Tributes flow for collector
Colac’s Jack Le Griffon says he hopes his friend Merv Brunt, who died this week, still gets his wish and his vintage truck collection remains in Colac as a lasting legacy.
Road condition worries drivers
Motorists on the Colac-Lavers Hill Road have reported concerns about the quality and safety of the road.
Colac mother joins fight against drugs
Colac’s Pam Felekos says the hardest thing about her son’s addiction to drugs was looking into his “empty” eyes.
Colac Show cancelled after rain
Record-breaking rain that has hit Colac district has forced organisers to cancel the Colac Show for the first time in its 153-year history.
Remarkable recovery from schizophrenia
Catherine Sullivan’s remarkable recovery from schizophrenia emphasises the importance of mental health treatment and greater awareness.
National recognition for day care educator
A Colac mother of two has received a nomination for the family day care educator of the year after re-opening her business six months ago.
Return to work helps recovery
A Colac man says a job change has helped his recovery from a serious work place accident where he lost two toes.
Explosives and fraud impact crime figures
Two separate offenders have blown out Colac Otway’s deception and explosives crime figures after police charged both men with multiple offences in the past year.
Respected Saints netball mentor steps down
Birregurra netball coach Jenny Keast will step down after leading the team to the top of the competition.
Bombers search for new netball mentor
Departing Irrewarra-Beeac coach Sandra Robinson says the time is right for a new voice to lead the Bombers’ top-grade netballers.
Disability advocate is retiring
Dedicated disability worker Jacqui Suares says her daughter inspired her 26-and-a-half-year career leading one of Colac’s disability services.
Huge sandbagging effort
Colac’s State Emergency Service controller James Ingram has praised the efforts of volunteers and district businesses and residents for their efforts during flooding throughout the district.
Roos secure second senior flag
WINNERS: South Colac A Grade netballers celebrate winning back-to-back premiership after their comfrotable 10-goal win against Simpson.
Police recover guns during district raids
Police have seized 12 firearms in Colac and district in the past month, after a spate of weapons and drugs raids.
Star Tigers skipper has sights on flag
Simpson’s Kelly Pouw will be welcoming a week’s break after the skipper suffered a concussion in the semi-final against South Colac.
Mayor welcomes fracking ban
The State Government will introduce new legislation that will put a permanent ban on fracking and coal-seam gas mining in Victoria.
Cougars claim club’s first premiership trophy
Geelong Cougars 19-and-Under netballers have claimed the club’s maiden premiership in the Victorian Netball League, capping off an undefeated season.
