Articles by Lucinda Ormonde
Offer to help confused students
A Colac educator has come to the rescue of confused students.
Walkers raise money for medical research
Colac and district people will run, walk and dance to raise money for cancer research this weekend.
Leaders turn backs on teenagers
Go ask Centrelink. That’s the best advice Federal MP Darren Cheeseman can give to regional students who are confused about whether they’re eligible for Youth Allowance payments.
Visitor decided to stay
A Hong Kong woman who came to Colac on a tourist bus was so impressed with the region she moved here permanently.
Country kids pay the price
High relocation costs are forcing Colac and district youths to defer their university placements and work to save money.
Concern over deferred study
A youth employment expert says south-west Victoria has a “serious problem” with young people deferring their university studies.
Roadshow scrutinises keepsakes
Colac’s Yana Athans says the Shakespeare book she’s carrying in a plastic bag has been in her family for “over a hundred years”.
Successful field days for Colac contingent
Colac farm machinery businesses used Warrnambool’s annual Sungold Field Days to network and meet new clients.