Articles by: Kiel Egging
Grandparents proud of X-Factor winner
THE COLAC-BORN mother of The X-Factor champion Cyrus Villanueva says her life will never be the same following her son’s win on the Channel Seven reality program.
Colac wrestler wins after wild hometown support
COLAC wrester Andrew “Sketch” Clissold says the wild support of home town fans led him to victory in his hardcore fight against Xavier Black.
Bulla commercial stars Colac faces
ABOUT 50 Colac and district residents and Bulla Dairy Foods staff will star in four new television commercials for the Colac dairy company.
Airport bus for Colac travellers
AVALON AIRPORT’S chief hopes to create a new transit bus service which could take Colac and district train travellers to the airport.
School gains cash to fix gutters
WINCHELSEA Primary School has won a three-year-battle for State Government funding to replace its deteriorating gutters and downpipes.
Managers vow to re-plant cemetery’s burnt hedge
COLAC CEMETERY’S manager says the cemetery’s fire-damaged hedge could take about five years to re-grow.
Fire damages Colac Cemetery’s hedge
FIRE has burnt a wide hole in the hedge at Colac Cemetery.
AKD Softwoods win top business award
AKD SOFTWOODS executives say four years of internal cultural change have led the company to win the major honour at the 2015 Colac Otway Business Awards.
Colac grandparents cheer on TV talent show star
THE COLAC grandparents of the frontrunner in Channel Seven’s The X-Factor say their grandson is getting better every time he performs on the television singing contest.
Liberals launch plan to cut ice addiction
RECOVERING ice addicts make up more than half of the clients of Colac's leading drugs counsellor.
Three generations take on 50km ride
A COLAC father has spoken of his joy at having three generations and five members of his family complete a 50-kilometre bike ride.
Ram-raid at chainsaw dealership
THE OWNER of a burgled business says he will need to invest in more security after a ram-raid targeted his shop.
New format to celebrate business awards
COLAC OTWAY Business Awards organisers are looking forward to celebrating the achievements of the region’s businesses and outstanding employees at Saturday’s sold-out ceremony.
Teenagers join cast in Players’ new show
TWO TRINITY College Colac Year 10 students will surprise theatregoers in the Colac Players’ new drama later this month.
Tigers erase pain of 2014 loss
COLAC Tigers B Grade netballers’ hunger, determination and focus have rewarded them with a GFL Netball premiership.
Fire writes off Forrest woman’s car
A FORREST woman’s vehicle is “a total write off” after it caught fire after breaking down near Barwon Downs.
