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.
Colac fuel prices feature in federal report, but no official finding
COLAC fuel price campaigner Phil Edge is pleased Colac petrol prices gained a mention in a Federal Government competition law review.
Search on for names of Colac polio nurses
A QUEST to record a complete family history has Elliminyt man Cliff Tann searching for long-forgotten names in 75-year-old photos.
‘Wall of tears’ on shrine
An Anzac Day “wall of tears” at Colac's Memorial Square features 403 woollen poppies.
Patrols and education reducing dog attacks
DOG ATTACK numbers have dropped in the Colac Otway Shire due to proactive patrols and raising community awareness, a council ranger says.
Big response to Colac poppy project
HUNDREDS of hours of knitting, sewing and crocheting have resulted in Colac craft enthusiasts contributing almost 1000 woollen poppies for an Anzac memorial display.
Otways college plans leadership program
A NEW Lavers Hill program aims to develop student leadership and build ties between country and city schools.
Teacher leaves Colac to help NT youths
COLAC teacher Mick McCrickard is moving to the Northern Territory to help indigenous youths, ending 16 years of work at a Colac school.
Cancer centre appeal gathers momentum
COLAC people have thrown support behind a new cancer centre fundraiser, with families and businesses helping to raise more than $80,000 in four months.
Six-month funding reprieve for Colac youth worker
COLAC’S youth worker role will continue for the next six months despite a lack of State Government funding, Colac Area Health’s chief says.
Call for surveillance of Colac fuel prices
COLAC fuel campaigners and the region’s federal MP are pushing the Federal Government for “surveillance” of Colac’s petrol prices.
Craft display will honour Anzac spirit
A COLAC woman is urging Colac district knitters and sewing enthusiasts to help make a field of poppies for next year’s Anzac Day commemorations.
Crew recognised for rescue effort
Apollo Bay firefighters have earned awards for an eight-hour cliff rescue.
Vehicle plunges down to railway
A COLAC teen escaped with minor injuries when a car he was driving crashed through a fence, plummeting eight metres to land beside railway tracks.
Cancer battle inspires family to take action
BARONGAROOK'S Jo and Michael Jamieson have been driving the long road to Melbourne and Geelong since Michael’s cancer diagnosis on Mother’s Day 2010.
Teenager’s century sparks City to win
FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD Dylan Slater’s first Division One century cemented City United’s surprise victory against reigning premiers Stoneyford at the weekend.
Redbacks too strong for West
IRREWARRA confirmed its second place ladder position after a shaky start batting against Colac West at the weekend, stand-in Redback captain Leighton Hart says.
