Articles by Kiel Egging
PATROL HEROES: Lifesavers rescue 29 swimmers
COLAC and district lifesavers rescued more people from three beaches in the region this summer despite lower visitor numbers compared with the previous year.
100 YEARS OLD: World peace wish for birthday
A WINCHELSEA woman who served as a nurse in the Second World War hopes for continued world peace as she enters the second century of her life.
HUGE BOOM: Bike ride boosts Bay tourism
AN OTWAYS tourism leader says the inclusion of Apollo Bay on the route of this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride will be “a great boost for everybody”.
HELP IS HERE: High demand for gambling support
GAMBLERS have put almost $7 million through Colac and district gaming machines in the first eight months of the current financial year.
MURDER MEMOIR: Writing helps daughter deal with dad’s murder
A FORMER Colac woman has spoken of her surprise uncovering the background of the murder of her father 75 years ago.
NATIONAL STAR: Aussie call-up for netball star
COLAC DISTRICT netball export Billy Mahoney says he is achieving childhood dreams with his selection in the under-23 Australian men’s netball team for an international tournament.
PARCHED: Lake Colac days from drying up
LAKE COLAC is days away from completely drying up for the second time since European settlement in Colac 179 years ago.
NOTORIOUS: Sailing ship turns heads at Apollo Bay
A RECONSTRUCTED 15th century ship which visited Apollo Bay for Easter has extended its stay until Sunday.