Articles by Mary-Lou Ciampa
Barbecue celebrates country’s anniversary
Colac’s South Sudanese residents are forging strong ties in the city, as they celebrate alongside police at a fifth anniversary barbecue tomorrow.
World title for district dodgeballer
Former Colac district woman Leanne Scott helped make history as part of the first Australian team to win an international dodgeball tournament.
Friendship still strong for centenarian mates
Colac’s Ron Cowan is gearing up for a joyous celebration as he joins the 100 club tomorrow.
Colac man makes history in underwater rugby
FORMER Colac man Oliver Barrand will captain Australia’s first national underwater rugby team in a clash with the world’s best.
Vicious back yard dog attack shocks pet owner
AN UNPROVOKED dog attack at a Colac district property has left a dog fighting for its life.
Defiant tennis outfit falls short of upset victory
A DEFIANT Men’s A Grade team bounced back from last place to gain a surprise berth in a Colac indoor tennis competition winter season grand final.
Friend fights to help sick mum
A COLAC woman is campaigning to help a former school chum complete her bucket list after receiving a cancer diagnosis giving her months to live.
Colac man sheds a third of his body weight
ELLIMINYT’S Nathan Gray can “enjoy a normal 21-year-old’s activities” after shedding more than a third of his body weight.