Articles by Mary-Lou Ciampa
Citizenship ceremony an honour for family
RECEIVING Australian citizenship this week was “a dream come true” for Colac district woman Leonor Cabrera.
New drug counselling service starts in Colac
COLAC district people seeking treatment for alcohol and drug addiction will have more counselling options from today.
Thousands complete Otways bike ride
CLEAR, blue skies greeted 5000 cyclists for an Otways cycling event yesterday.
Campaigner supports review for fuel prices
A COLAC petrol price campaigner and Corangamite MP Sarah Henderson are urging Colac businesses and residents to speak up about the city’s high fuel prices.
Circus a manipulative treat for audience
AN “array of manipulations and weird things you can do with your body” await Colac audiences, circus performer Kimberley Rossi says.
Legislation creates angst for Colac student
A COLAC student says the Federal Government’s attempt to deregulate fees for higher education is sexist and might deter regional students from pursuing university studies.
Bucket of ice to help charity
BIRREGURRA’S John Cotton will brace himself tonight as friends empty litres of icy water over his head in the name of a “good cause”.
Poetry festival inspires club
A FIRST-TIME poetry competition in Colac Otway Shire has sparked interest in starting a poetry club in Colac.