Articles by Jennifer Chiu
Colac’s street of the year
A “BEAUTIFUL” sunset was the perfect way for a Colac street’s residents to cap off a victorious day.
Brother fights to save children
A COLAC Sudanese refugee is battling through the grief of losing his best friend and sister, whose death has left behind four children under 10.
Funding cuts will hurt vulnerable
COLAC’S hospital chief says a State Government funding cut will hurt Colac and district’s most financially vulnerable families.
Colac jobs defy statewide slump
COLAC’S jobless rate has fallen from an eight-year high and bucked rising trends in Victoria and Australia.
Youth hub will make difference
A LEADING authority on children’s mental wellbeing says Colac and district people will find “great solace” in the city’s upcoming youth health centre.
Council acts to make trees safer
COLAC Otway Shire Council has started maintenance on Colac’s Memorial Square elm trees after two branches fell on the square.
Telstra removes phone towers
TELSTRA has rejected calls to keep temporary mobile phone towers at Gellibrand and Birregurra for the fire season.
Falling branches won’t stop carols
COLAC’S Carols by Candlelight will remain at Memorial Square despite two elm tree branches falling at the square in the past month.