Articles by Lucinda Ormonde
Councillor breaks leg
Colac Otway Shire councillor Lyn Russell is looking at the positive side of an accident that left her with a broken leg.
Dead tree resurrected as brolga
Cressy residents hope a new tree stump carving will encourage passing tourists to stop, take a photo and have a cup of tea.
Thieves fail to deter festival enthusiasm
The organiser of the Deans Marsh Pioneer Festival says he is enthusiastic about Sunday’s festival, despite a couple of unfortunate setbacks.
Celebrating 140 years of town’s church
Winchelsea church patrons will celebrate 140 years of the town’s Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
Senator defends district politician
Independent senator Nick Xenophon has defended Colac district Liberal politician Simon Ramsay in the wake of accusations he misused his public position for person gain.
Good Friday appeal gets $83,000 boost
Colac and district residents have raised more than $83,000 for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Tired drivers take a moment to revive
Holidaymakers made the most of tea, bickies and a few minutes’ rest at a Colac Driver Reviver site over the Easter long weekend.
Honour soldiers on Anzac Day
Anzac Day services across Colac and district will give people an opportunity to remember Australian soldiers past and present.