Articles by Mary-Lou Ciampa

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • ‘Wall of tears’ on shrine

    An Anzac Day “wall of tears” at Colac’s Memorial Square features 403 woollen poppies.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Otways college plans leadership program

    A NEW Lavers Hill program aims to develop student leadership and build ties between country and city schools.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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