Articles by Lachlan Cowlishaw
Unemployment rate improves for Colac
OLAC’S Lori-Grace Stephens was one of almost 100 people who contributed to a drop in the city’s unemployment rate after finding work late last year.
Staged development for Bay harbour plan
COLAC OTWAY Shire councillors have clashed over a decision to allow a staged redevelopment of Apollo Bay’s harbour precinct.
Thief takes heirlooms from woman with MS
A THIEF has shattered the peaceful world of a Colac district woman with multiple sclerosis after ransacking her house and stealing her parents’ jewellery.
Crime rates rise in Colac and district
COLAC’S leading police officer says the region’s officers are coping with their workload despite statistics revealing a rise in crime.
Colac school pushes to protect crossing
COLAC Primary School officials have challenged a proposal to remove a supervisor from a Colac school crossing.
Family takes journey to remember soldiers
AN EMOTIONAL trip to Turkey will provide a special moment for Winchelsea father and son Stephen and Mitchell Woods.
Workers’ cancer fundraiser exceeds $20,000
COLAC AKD employees have raised more than $20,000 for a cancer charity by shaving or colouring their hair.
Colac ready for Saturday’s Kana parade
A GARDEN-THEMED parade is set to take over Colac’s main street tomorrow featuring the city’s primary schools, community groups and clubs.